Decree No. 40/83 establishing the duties and competencies of the National Council of Agricultural Reform. Country/Territory Cabo Verde Document type Regulation Date 1983 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source FAO Collection of the Ministry of Rural Development and Fisheries: Published legislation 1975-1985, pp. 142-146. Subject Land & soil Keyword Institution Land reform Geographical area Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa Abstract In compliance with article 77 of the Constitution this Decree establishes that the National Council of Agricultural Reform (hereafter called "the Council") is a national organ for coordination and consultancy in the field of agriculture. This Decree is divided into 12 articles dealing with duties and competencies of the Council, which is given administrative and financial autonomy. Article 2 details the composition of the Council; administrative duties and competencies are dealt with in articles 3 and 4. The Council shall enjoy technical and administrative support from the Cabinet of Agricultural Reform (art. 5). Articles 6-8 deal with the income, budget and financial regulation of the Council. Full text Portuguese