Articles 21 and 22 of the Frelimo Party statutes approved at the 11th Frelimo Congress in 2017 provide details of internal party elections. Article 21 deals with the election of party leadership, while Article 22 refers to volunteering and prior consultation as essential aspects to be observed in the election and designation of members for missions or functions. Article 23 deals with freedom of opinion and the right to criticise, and Article 24 looks at types of decisions which are taken by consensus or by vote, when the vote should be secret or open and how people should vote.