The Central Committee of about 200 members and 170 Alternates is elected by the approximately 2,000 delegates to Party Congresses.
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The Central Committee of about 200 members and 170 Alternates is elected by the approximately 2,000 delegates of the 5-year Party Congresses and is required to meet at least once a year. Each meeting is known as a ''plenum'' (or plenary session) and approves major personnel decisions.