PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION

29 October 2005

From The New Light of Myanmar 30 October 2005

At the forthcoming NC, approvals will be sought to lay down detailed basic principles in accord with proposals for
delegation of executive and judicial powers

YANGON, 29 Oct—The National Convention Convening Commission, Work Committee and Management Committee met at the NCCC in Nyaunghnapin Camp, Hmawby Township, Yangon Division, this afternoon.

NCCC Chairman Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein, Vice-Chairman Minister for Electric Power Maj-Gen Tin Htut, Secretary Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan and members, Work Committee Chairman Chief Justice U Aung Toe, Vice-Chairman Attorney-General U Aye Maung, Management Committee Chairman Auditor-General Maj-Gen Lun Maung and officials held discussions at the meeting.

The NCCC chairman said that at the National Convention held from 15 February to 31 March 2005, he let the delegates know that the NC will resume at the end of 2005 as it could delay the agricultural tasks of delegate farmers and businesses of other delegates. The NC will resume on 5 December 2005 in Nyaunghnapin Camp in Hmawby Township. All necessary arrangements are to be made as from now for management matters such as food and accommodation, water and power supply. And preparations are to be made to invite the dele-gates to the NC in early November as it is required to deliver invitation cards to them one month ahead of the start of the NC.

The proposals respective delegate groups submitted to the previous NC regarding the division of executive and judicial powers had been discussed. At the forthcoming NC, approvals will be sought to lay down detailed basic principles in accord with the proposals for the delegation of executive and judicial powers. Then, discussions will continue for other articles, so all necessary steps are to be taken in advance.

The seven-point Road Map has been adopted for the emergence of a discipline-flourishing democratic nation. The convening of the National Convention plays a pivotal role in the process.

The chairman called on the members of the Commission, Work Committee, Management Committee and respective subcommittees to take measures in concert for ensuring accomplishment of their tasks.

The Commission secretary reported on programmes for inviting the delegates to the NC and financial allotments allowed by the State for the NC; the Work Committee chairman progress of work carried out by the Work Committee the discussions to be held at the next NC; and the Management Committee chairman, on arrangements to be jointly made by the Management Committee and subcommittees after reviewing the strengths and weaknesses the committee experienced in order to avoid possible weak points on management sector of the NC. It was followed by a general round of discussions.

The Commission chairman delivered concluding remarks.

After the meeting, the Secretary-1 inspected Pyidaungsu Hall in Nyaunghnapin Camp and gave instructions on repair to the building.
The eight groups — delegates of political parties, representatives-elect, delegates of national races, delegates of peasants, delegates of workers, delegates of intellectuals and intelligentsia, delegates of State service personnel and other invited persons will attend the next NC.

Source (with pictures): http://www.myanmar.gov.mm/digest/News-2005/Oct05/Oct30.html