Palestinian Central Council
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The Palestinian Central Council (PCC), also known as PLO Central Council, is one of the institutions of the Palestine Liberation Organization
(PLO). The PCC makes policy decisions when the Palestinian National Council
(PNC) is not in session. The PCC is acting as a link between the PNC and the PLO Executive Committee
. The PCC is elected by the PNC and chaired by the PNC speaker. The PCC currently consists of 124 members from the PLO Executive Committee, PNC, PLC
and other Palestinian organizations.
Palestine Liberation Organization
The Palestine Liberation Organization is a political and paramilitary organization which was created in 1964. It is recognized as the "sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people" by the United Nations and over 100 states with which it holds diplomatic relations, and has enjoyed...
(PLO). The PCC makes policy decisions when the Palestinian National Council
Palestinian National Council
The Palestinian National Council is the legislative body of the Palestine Liberation Organization and elects its Executive Committee, which assumes leadership of the organization between its sessions. The Council normally meets every two years. Resolutions are passed by a simple majority with a...
(PNC) is not in session. The PCC is acting as a link between the PNC and the PLO Executive Committee
PLO Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is the highest executive body of the Palestine Liberation Organization .Its 18 members are elected by the PLO Parliament, the Palestinian National Council , often as representatives of the PLO member factions...
. The PCC is elected by the PNC and chaired by the PNC speaker. The PCC currently consists of 124 members from the PLO Executive Committee, PNC, PLC
Palestinian Legislative Council
The Palestinian Legislative Council, the legislature of the Palestinian Authority, is a unicameral body with 132 members, elected from 16 electoral districts in the West Bank and Gaza...
and other Palestinian organizations.