The Committee shall have a Secretary-General appointed from among its members. The appointment shall be made by a resolution from the Minister, based on the recommendation of the Committee Chairman. The Secretary-General shall exercise, in particular, the following powers:

1. Prepare the agenda for the Committee meeting in consultation with the Committee Chairman and ensure its distribution to the Committee members in advance of the meeting.

2. Issue invitations to the Committee meetings in coordination with the Committee Chairman and members. Notify the members of the invitation personally and by email, fax, or any other means, at least one week prior to the scheduled meeting date, unless an alternative date is agreed upon by the members.

3. Designate the location for the meeting and prepare the attendance register and minutes of the meeting.

4. Have the meeting minutes and members notes approved by the Committee Chairman.

5. Retain the resolutions, recommendations, and meeting minutes.

6. Monitor the implementation of the committee resolutions and recommendations.

7. Represent the Committee before the judiciary and in external relations; and

8. Any additional tasks assigned thereto by the Minister or the Committee Chairman.

The Presidency Office shall provide logistical services related to the Committee work.