Chapter IV

Article LV.
The respective Ministers of State shall give their advice to
the Emperor, and be responsible for it. All Laws, Imperial
Ordinances, and Imperial Rescripts of whatever kind, that
relate to the affairs of the State, require the
countersignature of a Minister of State.

Article LVI.
The Privy Council shall, in accordance with the provisions for
the organization of the Privy Council, deliberate upon
important matters of State, when they have been consulted by
the Emperor.