The Assembly of Heads of State and Government Sample Clauses

The Assembly of Heads of State and Government. Composition and Powers 1. The Assembly shall be the supreme organ of the Community. 2. The Assembly shall be responsible for implementing the objectives of the Community. 3. To this end, it shall: (a) Determine the general policy and major guidelines of the Community, and give directives, coordinate and harmonize the economic, scientific, technical, cultural and social policies of Member States; (b) Take any action, under this Treaty, to attain the objectives of the Community; (c) Oversee the functioning of Community organs as well as the follow-up of the implementation of its objectives; (d) Prepare and adopt its rules of procedure; (e) Approve the organisational structure of the Secretariat; (f) Elect the Secretary-General, his Deputies and, on the recommendation of the Council, appoint the Financial Controller, the Accountant and the External Auditors; (g) Adopt the Staff Rules and Regulations of the Secretariat; (h) On the recommendation of the Council, take decisions and give directives concerning the regional economic communities in order to ensure the realisation of the objectives of the Community; (i) On the recommendation of the Council, approve the Community's programme of activity and budget and determine the annual contribution of each Member State; (j) Delegate to the Council the authority to take decisions in pursuance of Article 10 of this Treaty; (k) Refer any matter to the Court of Justice when it confirms, by an absolute majority vote, that a Member State or organ of the Community has not honoured any of its obligations or has acted beyond the limits of its authority or has abused the powers conferred on it by the provisions of this Treaty, by a decision of the Assembly or a regulation of the Council; (l) Request the Court of Justice, as and when necessary, to give advisory opinion on any legal question; and (m) In carrying out its function hereunder, exercise any other powers granted to it under this Treaty. 4. The Assembly shall be assisted by the Council in the performance of its duties.
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The Assembly of Heads of State and Government. 1) The Assembly of Heads of State and Government is the supreme organ of the Authority. 2) The functions of the Assembly shall be to: a) Make policy, direct and control the functioning of the Organisation; b) Determine the main guidelines and programmes of cooperation; c) Give guidelines and monitor political issues especially on conflict prevention, management and resolution; d) Appoint the Executive Secretary upon the recommendation of the Council of Ministers; e) Approve the scale of assessment of contributions of Member States to the budget the Authority upon the recommendation of the Council of Ministers. 3) The Assembly shall meet at least once a year and at any time upon the request of any of the Member States upon agreement of the majority of its members. 4) The decisions of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government shall be reached by consensus.
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The Assembly of Heads of State and Government. 1) The Assembly of Heads of State and Government is the supreme organ of the Authority. 2) The functions of the Assembly shall be to: a) Make policy, direct and control the functioning of the Organisation; b) Determine the main guidelines and programmes of cooperation; c) Give guidelines and monitor political issues especially on conflict prevention, management and resolution; d) Appoint the Executive Secretary upon the recommendation of the Council of Ministers; e) Approve the scale of assessment of contributions of Member States to the budget the Authority upon the recommendation of the Council of Ministers. 3) The Assembly shall meet at least once a year and at any time upon the request of any of the Member States upon agreement of the majority of its members. 4) The decisions of the consensus. Assembly of Heads of State and Government shall be reached by Article 10 The Council of Ministers 1) The Council shall be composed of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and one other focal Minister who shall be designated by each Member State. 2) The functions of the Council shall be to: a) make recommendations to the Assembly on matters of policy aimed at the efficient functioning and development of the Authority; b) approve the budget of the Authority; c) review the operations of the Authority and guide its work in accordance with the Agreement; d) oversee the functioning of the Secretariat; e) promote, monitor, coordinate and harmonize initiatives for realizing the Authority's objectives. f) prepare the agenda for the Assembly; g) monitor the implementation of the decisions of the Assembly; h) promote peace and security in the sub-region and make recommendations to the Assembly; i) receive and review reports from subsidiary organs and make recommendations to the Assembly; j) monitor and enhance humanitarian activities; k) follow up political and security affairs which include conflict prevention, management and resolution as well as post conflict peace building; l) approve staff and financial rules and regulations; m) undertake any other functions assigned by the Assembly. 3) The Council may establish ad hoc sectoral Ministerial committees to deal with issues in their respective sectors. The committees shall meet as often as may be necessary for the attainment of the objectives of the Agreement. The specific terms of reference of the committees shall be agreed upon by Member States in consultation with the Secretariat.
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The Assembly of Heads of State and Government. 1. The Assembly, as the highest decision making organ of the AU, shall provide oversight and strategic guidance on the AfCFTA, including the Action Plan for Boosting Intra Africa Trade (BIAT). 2. The Assembly shall establish the Council of African Ministers responsible for Trade.
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