North Atlantic Council

The North Atlantic Council (NAC) is the principal political decision-making body of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), made up of Permanent Representatives from its member countries.[1] It was created by Article 9 of the North Atlantic Treaty and it is the only body in NATO that derives its authority explicitly from the Treaty.

North Atlantic Council
History
FoundedApril 4, 1949 (1949-04-04)
Leadership
Deputy Secretary-General
Seats
Meeting place
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NATO Headquarters
Brussels, Belgium
Website
http://www.nato.int/

North Atlantic Council Media

References

  1. "The North Atlantic Council". NATO.