The main functions of the political consultative conference:
The main functions of the National Committee and local committees of China People's Political Consultative Conference are political consultation, democratic supervision and participation in and discussion of state affairs. Political consultation is an important measure of national policies and local governments, and it is also an important issue in economic, political, cultural, social and ecological civilization construction. Consultations should be held before and during the decision-making.
The National Committee and local committees of the China People's Political Consultative Conference may, on the proposal of the Standing Committee of the People's Congress of China, the people's government, democratic parties and people's organizations, convene a consultation meeting attended by leaders of various parties and organizations and representatives of people from all ethnic groups and circles, or suggest the above-mentioned units to put forward consultation opinions on relevant important issues.