Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)

Context: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) recently approved a series of postings and reshuffles in senior bureaucratic roles.

• Role of the ACC: The ACC is responsible for deciding higher-level appointments in the Central Secretariat, Public Enterprises, Banks, and Financial Institutions.
• Members: The ACC is chaired by the Prime Minister and includes the Minister of Home Affairs and the Minister of Cooperation.

Other Important Cabinet Committees:

• Political Affairs Committee:
  • Function: This committee handles policy matters related to both domestic and foreign affairs.
  • Composition: It includes the Prime Minister, Minister of Home Affairs, Minister of Cooperation, Minister of Defence, and other key ministers. It is often referred to as a ‘Super-Cabinet’ due to its significant influence.
• Economic Affairs Committee:
  • Function: This committee directs and coordinates government activities in the economic sector.
  • Composition: It consists of the Prime Minister, Minister of Home Affairs, Minister of Cooperation, Minister of Defence, and other ministers.
• Parliamentary Affairs Committee:
  • Function: This committee oversees the progress of government business within the Parliament.
  • Composition: It includes the Minister of Home Affairs, Minister of Cooperation, Minister of Defence, and other ministers.
• Leadership: The Political Affairs and Economic Affairs Committees are chaired by the Prime Minister, while the Parliamentary Affairs Committee is chaired by the Home Minister.