be nominated as The Prime Minister Designate of Ethiopia. If no party wins an over all majority the President of Ethiopia will invite leader of the relative majority (plurality) political party to form a coalition government with other parties. The Prime Minister Designate must be approved by two thirds majority vote of confidence in the House of Peoples' Representatives to be appointed as Prime Minister of Ethiopia. After being appointed Prime Minister of Ethiopia, The Prime Minister shall present before the House of Peoples' Representatives and make a declaration of loyalty to the Constitution and the People of Ethiopia. Security The Prime Minister of Ethiopia is the most protected government official. The Prime minister's security detail is under the command of the Republican Guard which is a special armed unit of the Ethiopian National Defense Force. The Republican Guard's Counter Military Unit is responsible for protecting the prime minister's official residence Menelik Palace commonly known as 4 Killo National Palace. The Counter Military Unit is an élite paramilitary force armed with heavy assault rifles such as Israel-made Tavor-21 and American M-4's as well as having snipers, helicopters and armored vehicles. Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia (DPME) Article 76 of the constitution states that "The Council of Ministers comprises the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister, Ministers and other members as may be determined by law. On Article 75 of the constitution states DPME is responsible to the Prime Minister. The Deputy Prime Minister Carry out responsibilities which shall be specifically entrusted by the Prime Minister. The DPME (Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia) also act on behalf of the Prime Minister in his absence." See also List of heads of government of Ethiopia Council of Ministers (Ethiopia) Emperor of Ethiopia List of emperors of Ethiopia President of Ethiopia List of presidents of Ethiopia References External links Government of Ethiopia 1943 establishments in Ethiopia