The Assembly convenes at the Bangunan Perak Darul Ridzuan in the state capital, Ipoh.

It must hold at least three sittings a year and table a budget in March and late October or early November.

[2] The Speaker presides over sittings in the Assembly and ensures order during debates.

The majority party or coalition in the Assembly forms the state government, led by the Menteri Besar.

He appoints the state executive council, or EXCO (Majlis Mesyuarat Kerajaan), drawing from members of the Assembly.