The AU Conference of the Ministers of Culture is the supreme organ of ACALAN which is composed of Ministers of Culture or such other Ministers or authorities duly accredited by the Governments of Member States. The functions of the Conference shall be as follows:

1. Issue directives to the Board with regard to the activities of ACALAN;
2. Ensure the coordination and harmonization of projects and programmes of ACALAN;
3. Ensure the supervision, follow-up and evaluation of the implementation of projects and programmes of ACALAN;
4. Submit to the Policy Organs of the Union reports and recommendations on the implementation of the project and programmes of ACALAN.