Decree-Law No. 17/2014 regulating organization, competencies and functioning of the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESA). Country/Territory Cabo Verde Document type Legislation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim Oficial, I Serie, No. 57. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Agricultural development Environmental planning Policy/planning Geographical area Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa Entry into force notes This Law enters into force 150 days after the day of its publication. Abstract This Law, consisting of four Chapters, regulates organization, competencies and functioning of the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESA). This Council is the maximum consultation and advisory body on economic, social and environmental development and policies concerning Cape Verdean communities and regional development. It establishes also the composition of this Council, entitled to participate in the preparation of plans for economic and social development and repeals Act No. 89/IV/93 of 6 December, establishing the organization and functioning of the Council for Regional Affairs, and Decree-Law No. 35/93 of 21 June, which created the Council for Social Dialogue (CCS). Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org