The president instead has veto power over legislation passed by Congress.
Those provisions have been tied up in disputes over other legislation all year.
A good example of this has been the recent discussion over anti-discriminatory legislation.
The ulama were to be given veto power over legislation.
The combined force of these two groups is likely to mean that they have an effective veto over legislation.
Another area of concern is over potential legislation to regulate hedge funds.
The first is that it must have adequate powers over legislation to make the government think twice before making a decision.
It will also see common decision-making extended to include more areas and so be given greater influence over legislation.
It also gave the federal government a veto power over provincial legislation.
Beyond huddling over legislation, the five men have developed a much more personal relationship.