The General Commission is consulted on draft laws and ordinances and on draft decrees issued on the report of the Minister for Labour. On these texts, it issues the opinion of the Conseil d’orientation des conditions de travail.
This opinion takes into account, where appropriate, the position of the specialised commission responsible for issues relating to agricultural activities for texts applicable to agricultural activities.
The work of the General Commission on draft decrees issued on the report of the Minister for Labour is prepared by the specialised commissions.