The National Assembly elects the Ethnic Council, which consists of a Chairman, Deputy Chairmen and several other members.
The Ethnic Council studies and recommends action to the National Assembly on ethnic issues, supervises the implementation of ethnic policies, and suggests programs and plans for socio-economic development in the mountainous regions and regions populated by ethnic minority peoples.
Before issuing any decision on ethnic policy matters, the Government consult the Ethnic Council. The Chairman of the Ethnic Council must be invited to attend any meetings of the Government concerning the implementation of ethnic policy. The Ethnic Council also has other tasks and powers comparable to those of the other Committees of the National Assembly.
The Committees of the National Assembly are elected by the National Assembly.
The Committees of the National Assembly study and examine bills, legislative initiatives, drafts of Ordinances and other drafts of legal documents and reports assigned by the National Assembly or the Standing Committee of the National Assembly. They provide their opinions to the National Assembly and the Standing Committee of the National Assembly on the legislative program. They supervise and conduct investigations within their competency and exercise other powers as stipulated by laws. They also make recommendations on issues relevant to their fields of activity.