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The Federal Supreme Council shall be in charge of the following matters: 1. Formulation of the general policy in all matters vested in the Federation by this Constitution. It shall examine all matters leading to the achievement of the Federation’s objectives and the common interests of the member Emirates. 2. Ratification of the various Federal laws before their promulgation, including the Laws on the Annual General Budget and the Closing Accounts. 3. Sanction of decrees relating to matters that by virtue of the provisions of this Constitution are subject to the ratification or approval of the Supreme Council. Such sanction shall take place before the promulgation of these decrees by the President of the Federation. 4. Ratification by Decree of the treaties and international agreements. 5. Approval of the appointment of the Prime Minister of the Federation, acceptance of his resignation and his removal from office upon proposal from the President of the Federation. 6. Approval of the appointment of the President and Judges of the Federal Supreme Court, acceptance of their resignation and their dismissal in the circumstances provided for in this Constitution. All Such decisions shall be issued by decrees. 7. Supreme Control over the affairs of the Federation, in general. 8. Any other relevant matters provided for in this Constitution or in the Federal laws. https://legaladviceme.com/legislation/120/uae-constitution-of-united-arab-emirates 9/34 8/17/2019 The Constitution of the United Arab Emirates - Legal Advice Middle East