The Assembly of the African Union is the chief decision-making body within the African Union. Consisting of the heads of state or government of the member countries, the Assembly meets once a year. The current Chairman of the Assembly is Denis Sassou-Nguesso, President of the Republic of the Congo. Anthem: Let us all unite and celebrate together Capital Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Membership 53 member states Official languages The African languages, as well as Arabic, Swahili, English, French and Portuguese Formation - As OAU - As AU - May 25, 1963 - July 9, 2002 Chairman of the African Union Denis Sassou-Nguesso Chairman... Time in Office 18 March 1977 – 3 April 1977 (part of the Military Committee of the Congolese Labour Party); 8 February 1979 – 3 August 1992 (first time); 25 October 1997 – Predecessor Marien Ngouabi (as a part of the Military Committee of the CLP); Jean-Pierre Thystère Tchicaya (first time... List of Heads of State of the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) (Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office) Affiliations:- See also:- Congo Republic of the Congo Heads of Government of the Republic of the Congo Lists of Incumbents Categories: Lists of office-holders ...

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

External link

Assembly of the African Union Official Site