The Council of State is the political body consulted by the President of the Republic.
Legislation
Composição do Conselho de EstadoMeetings of the Council of State
| June 18, 1996 | Informative Note |
| April 15, 1997 | Informative Note |
| October 6, 1997 | Informative Note |
| January 16, 1998 | Informative Note |
| July 31, 1998 | Informative Note |
| December 14, 1998 | Informative Note |
| March 5, 1999 | Informative Note |
| April 19, 1999 | Informative Note |
| May 14, 1999 | Informative Note |
| September 10, 1999 | Informative Note |
| March 1, 2001 | Informative Note |
| April 19, 2001 | Informative Note |
| September 26, 2001 | Informative Note |
| December 27, 2001 | Informative Note |