Relationship with the NLC
The National Liberation Council elects the Political Bureau and the Secretary General. It oversees implementation of National Convention resolutions and the work of the Bureau between conventions.
SPLM Political Bureau
The national Political Bureau is the SPLM's top executive body: it steers policy and acts collectively under the Chairman.
The Political Bureau is the SPLM's highest executive organ at national level. It works under the Chairman, who chairs its meetings and provides overall political direction between sessions of the National Liberation Council.
Composition
The Bureau has 35 members: the Chairman, two Deputy Chairpersons, and 32 other members elected from the National Liberation Council, including the Secretary General and deputies. Representation reflects states, the Abyei Administrative Area, and the Women, Youth, and Veterans Leagues. Members serve a five-year term.
Role
The Political Bureau formulates Party policy, supervises political and administrative work, oversees Party finances and assets, directs the National Secretariat, and ensures that SPLM structures function democratically and effectively. It also guides candidate selection, election regulations, and the implementation of programmes that advance a democratic developmental state.
How it meets
The Bureau meets regularly, with provision for extraordinary sessions when urgent matters require attention. The Chairman presides and the Secretary General serves as secretary to the Bureau.
For the full provisions, see the SPLM Constitution.