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United Arab Emirates Constitution Article 72(72) [sic]

The term of membership in the FNC is four years, according to the Gregorian calendar, commencing from the date the FNC holds its first session.

Article 78(78) [sic]

The FNC meets in an annual regular session for a minimum of seven months, commencing on the third week of October every year. The FNC may be called into a special session, if necessary. The FNC may not hear at a special session any matter other than those for which it has been called into session.

Article 85(85) [sic]

The FNC shall have a General Secretariat headed by a General Secretary. The FNC’s By-law specifieswe the General Secretary’s responsibilities. The FNC makes its by-law and theis by-law is issued by decision of the President of the UAE subject to the approval of the Federal Supreme Council.. [sic]

Article (91)

The Government shall notify the FNC of the international treaties and conventions the Government concludes with other states and the different international organizations together with the appropriate explanations. The President of the UAE determines, by decision, the international treaties and conventions that must be referred to the FNC for consideration before they are approved.