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United Arab Emirates Constitution :1. Draw up the general policy in all the matters vested in the UAE by the Constitution and consider anything that may achieve the goals of the UAE and the common interest of the member Emirates.
 * 2. Sanction the federal laws before they are promulgated including the Annual General Budget Act and the Closing Account Act.
 * 3. Sanction the decrees relating to the matters which, under the provisions of the Constitution, must be sanctioned or approved by the Supreme Council before these decrees are promulgated by the President of the UAE.
 * 4. Sanction, by decree, the international treaties and conventions.
 * 5. Upon a proposal by the President of the UAE, approve the appointment of the Prime Minister of the UAE, accept his resignation, and remove him from office.
 * 6. Approve the appointment and accept the resignation and, in the cases provided in the Constitution, the dismissal of the President and Judges of the Federal Supreme Court. In all cases, a decree is issued.
 * 7. Exercise high oversight over the UAE’s affairs, in general.
 * 8. Assume such responsibilities as may be provided in the Constitution or in the federal laws.

1. The Supreme Council lays down its by-law including its operating procedure and the way of voting on its decisions. The Council’s deliberations are held in camera.