(f) authorize the establishment and the dissolution of Sectoral ministerial bodies and other ASEAN institutions; and
(g) appoint the secretary-general of ASEAN, with the rank and status of minister, who will serve with the confidence and at the pleasure of the heads of state or government upon the recommendation of the ASEAN foreign ministers meeting.
3. ASEAN summit meetings shall be:
(a) held twice annually, and be hosted by the member state holding the ASEAN chairmanship; and
(b) convened, whenever necessary, as special or ad hoc meetings to be chaired by the member state holding the ASEAN chairmanship, at venues to be agreed upon by ASEAN member states.
ARTICLE 8
ASEAN COORDINATING COUNCIL
1. the ASEAN coordinating council shall comprise the ASEAN foreign ministers and meet at least twice a year.
2. the ASEAN coordinating council shall:
(a) prepare the meetings of the ASEAN summit;
(b) coordinate the implementation of agreements and decisions of the ASEAN summit;
(c) coordinate with the ASEAN community councils to enhance policy coherence, efficiency and cooperation among them;