The political bureau had drawn attention in due time to the complexity and responsibility of this year's tasks.

Mengistu is general secretary of the party, which is governed by an 11-member political bureau.

He was a member of the political bureau of the original Maki from 1965 to 1973 and its chairman in 1972-1973.

In between, common central committee and political bureau were maintained.

The political bureau chose three of seven candidates to run.

This in turn chose a new 21-member political bureau in its first session on Dec. 12.

The Congress will choose a new central committee and political bureau to hold office for about six years.

The formation of the political bureau was a significant event for many reasons.

He subsequently joined its central committee and its political bureau.

He is a founding member of Ettakatol's political bureau.