Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community - Title II - The institutions of the Community - Chapter 3 - The Council - Article 27*

*As inserted by Article H(9) TEU.

The Council shall consist of a representative of each Member State at ministerial level, authorized to commit the government of that Member State.

The office of President shall be held in turn by each Member State in the Council for a term of six months, in the order decided by the Council acting unanimously.