The General Assembly is the supreme political organ of the Youth Forum, meeting in ordinary session once a year, from 1984 onwards every two years. It is composed of delegates coming from National Committees, International non-governmental youth organisation and 'permanent guest institutions' with the task of determining the policies, main lines of work and the programmes. It deliberates with simple majority of the votes cast. It gives instructions to the Executive Committee and to the Permanent Commission and elects its members. The budget of the Forum is approved and adopted by the General Assembly.
The file description cites the main themes discussed during the meetings. It is selective and standing subjects like budget, accountancy, programme of activities, youth policy in the EC and routine relations with the European institutions are not repeated.