Chinese Constitution in 1969 - Page 10
Chapter III -- Organization Principle of the Party (continued)

Article 6

The highest leading body of the Party is the National Party Congress and, when it is not is session, the Central Committee elected by it. The leading bodies of Party organizations in the localities, in army units and in various departments are the Party Congresses or general membership meetings at their respective levels and the Party committees elected by them. Party congresses at all levels are convened by Party committees at their respective levels.

The convening of Party congresses in the localities and army units and their elected Party committee members are subject to approval by the higher Party organizations.

Article 7

Party committees at all levels shall set up their working bodies or dispatch their representative organs in accordance with the principles of centralized leadership, close ties with the masses and simple and efficient structure.