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Decree No. 8.887 providing for the composition and functioning of the Socio-Economic Development Council (CDES).

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016 (2019)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen.
Keyword
Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Governance Integrated management Local government Monitoring Policy/planning Sustainable development Sustainable use Environmental planning
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Decree, consisting of six Chapters divided into 21 articles, provides for the composition and functioning of the Socio-Economic Development Council (CDES), created by Law 10.683. It establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned Council (CDES) as an immediate advisory body to the President of the Republic and is entitled to: advise the President of the Republic on the formulation of specific policies and guidelines aimed to economic and social development; to consider proposals for public policies on structural reforms and economic and social development, with a view to articulating the relations of the Federal Government with representatives of civil society and promoting the dialogue between the various sectors represented. The Decree is divided as follows: Composition, Duties and Functioning (Chaps. I and II); Duties of the President and the Executive Secretary of CDES (Chap. III); Composition and Functions of the Management Committee (Chap. IV); Composition and Functions of the Labour Committees (Chap. V); Final Provisions (Chap. VI).

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.planalto.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 10.683 regulating Federal Government institutions and ministries.

Legislation | Brazil | 2003

Keyword: Institution, Basic legislation, Classification/declassification, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX