The particulars of any arrangements that exists for consultation with the representation by the members of the public in relation to the formulation of the policy or implementation thereof.

Andhra Pradesh Tribes Advisory Council

In exercise of the powers conferred by paragraph 4(3) of the fifth Schedule to the Constitution of India and in supersession of all the previous rules on the subject, the Governor of Andhra Pradesh made the rules for the Constitution of a TRIBES ADVISORY COUNCIL in the Andhra Pradesh. These rules are called the AP Tribes Advisory Council Rules 1958.These rules came with effect from 28-1-1958.

The strength of the Council shall consist of twenty members of whom not less than fifteen shall be representatives of the Scheduled Tribes in the AP Legislative Assembly. If the members of representatives of the STs is the AP Legislative is less than fifteen the remaining seats shall be filled by other members of these tribes.

The members shall be appointed by the Governor by notification in the AP Gazette. The term of the Council shall ordinarily be three years.

The Minister in-charge of the Welfare of STs shall be the ex-officio chairman of the Council.

The council shall meet as often as may be necessary and, in any case, not less than twice every year.

The objective of the Council is to advise the Governor in the matters pertaining to welfare and advancement of Scheduled Tribes. The Government may made rules preventing and regulating as the case may be.

The APTAC as its rules are constituted vide G.O.Ms.No.117 Social Welfare & Labour Dept. dated 28-1-1958.

The Council last constituted vide G.O.Ms.No.87 SW (TW.Edn.I) Dept dated 14-12-2004. As per GO said above the members are as follows.