BDP constitution: where does the power reside?
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Article 31-Powers and Functions of the Central Committee
31.1 The Central Committee shall have the following powers and functions:
31.1.1 To supervise the day to day implementation of Party Policies and Programmes as directed by the National Council.
31.1.2 To regulate and control activities of all Organs of the Party, subject to the further provisions contained herein, and to set Membership and susbcription fees.
31.1.3 To ensure that records of all party activities are properly kept, including proper accounting records, at all levels of Party Organization.
31.1.4 To summon regular or extra-ordinary meetings of the National Council and National Congress.
31.1.5 To take action to protect the security and development of the Party and the state.
31.1.6 To create and administer such administrative structure at the Party National Headquarters as may facilitate smooth and efficient functioning of the Party.
Article 34 - Powers and Functions of the President
34.1 The President of the Party shall:
34.1.1 Be the principal spokesperson of the Party on National and International affairs.
34.1.2 Convene meetings of the Central Committee.
34.1.3 When the Party is in power, be State President
34.1.4 Preside over meetings of the Central Committee.
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