Article 56 The King is the head of the Council of Ministers; he is assisted in carrying out his duties by members of the Council of Ministers, in accordance with the provisions of this and other laws. The Council of Ministers establishes the prerogatives of the Council regarding internal and external affairs, the organization of and co-ordination between government bodies. It also establishes requirements to be fulfilled by ministers, their prerogatives, the manner of their questioning and all issues concerning them. The law on the Council of Ministers and its prerogatives is to be amended in accordance with this law. Article 57 (a) The King appoints and relieves deputies of the prime minister and ministers and members of the Council of Ministers by Royal decree. (b) The deputies of the prime minister and ministers of the Council of Ministers are responsible, by expressing solidarity before the King, for implementing the Islamic Shari'ah and the state's general policy. (c) The King has the right to dissolve and reorganize the Council of Ministers. Article 58 The King appoints those who enjoy the rank of ministers, deputy ministers and those of higher rank, and relieves them of their posts by Royal decree in accordance with the explanations included in the law. Ministers and heads of independent departments are responsible before the prime minister for the ministries and departments which they supervise. Article 59 The law defines the rules of the civil service, including salaries, awards, compensations, favors and pensions. Article 60 The King is the commander-in-chief of all the armed forces. He appoints officers and puts an end to their duties in accordance with the law. Article 61 The King declares a state of emergency, general mobilization and war, and the law defines the rules for this.