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Chairman

The Chairman of the Committee has been regarded as the most powerful person in the political setup. He presides over the meetings of the Standing Committee. He has also been endowed with the power to issue decrees and promulgate ordinances. His list of duties include:

To receive the diplomatic envoys of other countries;

Ratification of the treaties made with other countries; and

Appointment of the members of diplomatic corpse assigned to other countries.