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The primary functions of the CPPCC include conducting political
consultation and democratic supervision, and organizing member
parties, organizations and people from various ethnic groups to
discuss and manage state affairs.
Political consultation requires that all parties, organizations and
cross-sectional representatives take part in consultations
concerned with the country's basic policies and important
political, economic, cultural and social issues before a decision
is made and implemented. The CPPCC's National Committee or various
local committees may, as proposed by the CPC, the Standing
Committee of the National People's Congress, the people's
government, other political parties and people's organizations,
convene a meeting for representatives of all parties, organizations
and people from various ethnic groups and all walks of life to
engage in consultations. They may also suggest that the units
listed above submit issues of importance for discussion.
Democratic supervision covers such issues as the implementation of
the Constitution; state laws and regulations; the implementation of
major policies formulated by the CPC Central Committee and state
organs; the implementation of the national economic and social
development plans; fiscal budgets; and the conduct of duties, legal
adherence, and the integrity of state organs and their staff. The
CPPCC members exercise supervision by putting forward proposals and
providing constructive criticism.
Taking part in and managing state affairs is a continual process of
political consultation and democratic supervision. It includes
organizing CPPCC investigations and researching issues that concern
the general public and that have come to the attention of the
central authorities; actively making constructive suggestions to
the CPC and the government at various levels; and maximizing the
role of CPPCC members in offering suggestions and services for the
program of reform, opening up and the drive to modernization.
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