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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.

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.

According to the Party’s constitution, the Politburo Standing Committee and full Politburo derive their power from the Central Committee, whose members “elect” the Politburo, Politburo Standing Committee, and Party General Secretary.  In practice, [[incumbent]] top officials provide a list of nominees to the

According to the Party’s constitution, the Politburo Standing Committee and full Politburo derive their power from the Central Committee, whose members “elect” the Politburo, Politburo Standing Committee, and Party General Secretary.  In practice, it's a top-down organization, with [[incumbent]] Politburo and Politburo Standing Committee officials providing a list of nominees for advancement to the Politburo and Politburo Standing Committee which the Central Committee then ratifies.

Central Committee, which ratifies it.

 

According to the party's Constitution, the Party General Secretary must also be a member of the Politburo Standing Committee.

===Central Discipline Inspection Commission===

===Central Discipline Inspection Commission===