The President represents the Conference externally. In addition, he convenes the Permanent Council, the Plenary Assembly, the Council of Diocesan Bishops and presides over the proceedings at these meetings. The President invites, exceptionally and in special cases, other persons to the Conference Assembly, after consulting the Presidium. He also sends reports and documents from Plenary Assemblies and the Council of Diocesan Bishops to the Holy See, via the Apostolic Nunciature.