Council of Common Interests

The Council of Common Interests (CCI) (Urdu: مشترکہ مفادات ہیئتِ) is a constitutional body in the Government of Pakistan. It is appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. The CCI resolves the disputes of power sharing between the federation and its provinces. The Council works under Ministry of Inter Provincial Coordination and is responsible to both houses of Parliament, the Senate of Pakistan and the National Assembly of Pakistan.

History

The Council of Common Interests was formed under the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan. Until 2010 the body worked under Cabinet Division. After the passing of the 18th amendment the body was transferred to the Ministry of Inter Provincial Coordination on 4 March 2010.

Membership

Membership of the current CCI consists of following:

Membership of the Council of Common Interests consists of following:

• The Prime Minister of Pakistan (Chairman of the Council)
• All four Provincial Chief Ministers
• Three members to be nominated by Prime Minister (Usually Cabinet members)

After passage of the Eighteenth Constitutional Amendment in April 2010 by Asif Ali Zardari, it is mandatory for the Council to meet once in ninety days.

See also

• Ministry of Inter Provincial Coordination
• Eighteenth Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan
• Federalism in Pakistan
• Constitution of Pakistan
• Inter-State Commission
• Inter-State Council

References