Comprise the heads of States
Supreme policy-making body of ASEAN
Deliberate, provide policy guidance and take
decisions on key issues pertaining to the
realization of the objectives of ASEAN
Instruct the relevant ministers in each of the
councils concerned to hold ad hoc inter-ministerial
meetings, address important issues concerning
ASEAN that cut across the Community Councils
Address emergency situations affecting ASEAN
Appoint SG ASEAN