Council of the Arab League

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Organisation

The Charter states that the Council is to be composed of representatives, as necessary heads of state, heads of government and foreign ministers,[2] from the Arab League member states, each of which shall have a single vote irrespective of the number of representatives.

The presidency of the Council rotates among member states and the secretary-general is appointed by two-thirds majority.[1]

The Council has seven special committees:[1]

  • Political
  • Economic
  • Communications
  • Cultural
  • Legal
  • Social
  • Health

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Oron 1960: 123
  2. Osmańczyk 2003: 1290

Bibliography

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