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Functions of the Assembly


The Assembly has nine basic functions:

  • determine the common policies of the Union.


  • receive, consider and take decisions on reports and recommendations from the other organs of the Union.


  • consider requests for Membership of the Union.


  • establish any organ of the Union.


  • monitor the implementation of policies and decisions of the Union as well ensure compliance by all Member States.


  • adopt the budget of the Union.


  • give directives to the Executive Council on the management of conflicts, war and other emergency situations and the restoration of peace.


  • appoint and terminate the appointment of the judges of the Court of Justice.


  • appoint the Chairman of the Commission and his or her deputy or deputies and Commissioners of the Commission and determine their functions and terms of office.



Decisions of the Assembly


  • The Assembly shall take its decisions by consensus or, failing which, by a two-thirds majority of the Member States of the Union. However, procedural matters, including the question of whether a matter is one of procedure or not, shall be decided by a simple majority.


  • Two-thirds of the total membership of the Union shall form a quorum at any meeting of the Assembly.


  • The Assembly may delegate any of its powers and functions to any organ of the Union