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The Legal Affairs Department began activities at the same
time as the Executive Secretariat in February 1977.
Duties
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The Department plays the role of Legal Advisor to the
Community;
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It formulates and proposes Community legal and judicial
policies and assists in implementing them.
Responsibilities and Tasks
The Department has the following responsibilities and tasks:
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Gives advice on all legal and judicial matters
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Formulates draft Community texts
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Assists in the interpretation of Community texts and
contributes to decision-making
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Conceives and initiates Community legal and judicial
programmes
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Plays the role of the custodian of Community acts
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Participates in negotiations and in other agreement
conclusion and dispute settlement procedures.
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