CHAPTER X ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURE

ARTICLE 31
CHAIRMAN OF ASEAN

1. The Chairmanship of ASEAN shall rotate annually, based on
the alphabetical order of the English names of Member States.
2. ASEAN shall have, in a calendar year, a single Chairmanship
by which the Member State assuming the Chairmanship shall chair:
(a) the ASEAN Summit and related summits;
(b) the ASEAN Coordinating Council;
(c) the three ASEAN Community Councils;
(d) where appropriate, the relevant ASEAN Sectoral Ministerial
Bodies and senior officials; and
(e) the Committee of Permanent Representatives.

ARTICLE 32
ROLE OF THE CHAIRMAN OF ASEAN

The Member State holding the Chairmanship of ASEAN shall:
(a) actively promote and enhance the interests and well-being
of ASEAN, including efforts to build an ASEAN Community
through policy initiatives, coordination, consensus and
cooperation;
(b) ensure the centrality of ASEAN;
(c) ensure an effective and timely response to urgent issues or
crisis situations affecting ASEAN, including providing its
good offices and such other arrangements to immediately
address these concerns;
(d) represent ASEAN in strengthening and promoting closer
relations with external partners; and
(e) carry out such other tasks and functions as may be
mandated.

ARTICLE 33
DIPLOMATIC PROTOCOL AND PRACTICES

ASEAN and its Member States shall adhere to existing diplomatic
protocol and practices in the conduct of all activities relating to ASEAN.
Any changes shall be approved by the ASEAN Coordinating Council
upon the recommendation of the Committee of Permanent
Representatives.

ARTICLE 34
WORKING LANGUAGE OF ASEAN

The working language of ASEAN shall be English.