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OF THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA

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PART ONE

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submit to the Prime Minister service charge
rates and implement same upon approval;
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instituted against him if the Service believes
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protect.ion upon his retirement or
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Non-Compellability

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OVERSIGHT
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p~ The Prime Minister shall monitor and supervise
the activities of the Service.
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Oversi&bt
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The Service shall obtain court warrant in order to
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carry out the activities referred to under Article 8
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(7) of this Proclamation.
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(1) or (2) of this Article shall
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This Proclamation shall enter into force on the date
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GIRMA WOLDEGIORGIS
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PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL
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