The structure of the former OAU:The charter outlined the structure of OAU as follows;1. The Assembly of Heads of State and Government.This was the supreme organ of OAU meeting once a year to discuss specific urgent matters and electing a chairperson every year. 2. The Council of Ministers. It was made up of all foreign ministers of OAU member states and met twice a year to prepare agenda for the meeting of heads of state and government.3. The General Secretariat. Headed by the secretary general elected by the Assembly of Heads of state, it offered the administrative services to the organization on daily basis.4.The Commission of Mediation, Conciliation and Arbitration. It was charged with the task of settling disputes involving members.5. Specialized Agencies. The OAU also comprised specialized agencies and committees that handled the technical business of the organization. E.g. the OAU Liberation Committee-to coordinate activities of liberation movements.
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