| | How the legislative process works A double discussion -- a discussion of the subject in two sequential sessions of the International Labour Conference -- is intended to ensure that international labour standards are well conceived and agreed by governments, employers' and workers' representatives. The diagram below illustrates the double discussion process. The icons link to a more detailed explanation of the process at that stage. A simplified written explanation is available. For more information about the single discussion process
SCHEMATIC OUTLINE OF THE OPERATION OF THE DOUBLE DISCUSSION PROCEDURE
First Discussion (Year 1)
 | The Governing Body places an item on the agenda of the Conference. |  | |  | International Labour Office prepares and transmits to the governments a law and practice report as well as the outline of a possible text, the latter in questionnaire form. | | |  | Governments make comments on the report; they are expected to consult with employers and workers organizations. | 
| |   | Workers' and employers' organizations make comments.
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 | The International Labour Conference forms a special tripartite committee of Governments, Employers and Workers and holds the first discussion on the subject. A report is adopted. |
Second Discussion (Year 2)
| International Labour Office prepares and transmits to the governments a summary of the Conference discussion and the proposed conclusions.
| | | | Governments make comments and suggest amendments.
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| Workers' and employers' organizations make comments and suggest amendments.
| | International Labour Office prepares a revised draft instrument.
| | | | International Labour Conference forms a special tripartite committee of Governments, Employers and Workers for a second and final discussion.
| | |  | Adoption of a Convention and/or a Recommendation by the Conference by a two-thirds majority of votes cast by the delegates. |
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