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The article 6 of the Convention establishing the Association highlights that the Ministerial Council is the main organ for policies formulation. In the same vein, the article 9 of the same Convention puts in these terms the functions of the Council:

“Consistent with the functions and activities of the Association set out in Article III (2) of the Convention, the Ministerial Council shall:

(a) Define courses of action, policies and programmes of the Association;

(b) Consider and approve the biennial Work Programme and Budget of the Association;

(c) Consider and determine applications for membership, associate membership of, or observer status with, the Association;

(d) Determine the Social Partners which it recognises and accepts and define their roles;

(e) Appoint the Secretary-General and such other senior officials of the Secretariat as it may deem appropriate;

(f) Establish Rules of Procedure and guidelines governing the functioning of the Association;

(g) Approve the regulations governing the operations of the Secretariat;

(h) Authorize the negotiation and conclusion, by the Secretary-General, of agreements with third parties, institutions or groups of states or other entities as may be required for the advancement of the work of the Association;

(i) Recommend and/or adopt amendments to the Convention proposed by Member States in accordance with Article XXVIII;

(j) Decide on the interpretation of this Convention;

(k) Perform such other functions as may be determined by the Meeting of Heads of State or Government.”

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