CNEL - National Council for Economics and Labour

The Council carries out its task following an annual program approved by the Assembly on a proposal of the President who sets it up in collaboration with the Board of Presidency and the Committee of Presidency, in agreement with the Commissions.
The President entrusts the various Commissions and Observatories with the various proposals. The duty of the above mentioned bodies is to prepare the papers which have to be submitted to the Assembly for final approval. The draft bills have to be approved by a majority of three fifths of the member of the Council and are transmitted to the Government together with an explanatory document. Afterwards they are transmitted to the Parliament by the Prime Minister.
The Council can include in the program any other initiative deemed advisable in order to better carry out its duties.
Data and information can also be asked to economic, social and trade-union organizations.