The minister of education can designate techniques indispensable for conservation as Selected Conservation Techniques.

The minister of the interior, Pleheve, designated the schools as a pressing problem for the government, but he failed to realize it was only a symptom of antigovernment feelings among the educated class.

Historically, presidents or prime ministers have designated special diplomatic envoys for specific assignments, primarily overseas but sometimes also within the country as ambassadors-at-large.

Under the Constitution, Mr. Maliki is supposed to complete his cabinet within 30 days of becoming prime minister designate, which happened on April 22.

Should he fail, the three-member presidency council, led by President Jalal Talabani, would have 15 days to pick a new prime minister designate.

The minister of education designates important cultural properties as National Treasures if they are of "particularly high value from the standpoint of world culture or outstanding treasures for the Japanese people".

One of Italy's most respected economists appointed prime minister designate by the president.

The six parties announced their ministers designate between 17-20 June.

In addition, the minister can designate individuals "authorized officers" who have the "right to intercept the communication of a person."

Jo Vandeurzen (CD&V) also emphasized that Leterme remains the prime minister designate.