Article 38 of the 1924 Soviet Constitution stated that the Council's powers, functions and duties were given to it by the Central Executive Committee (CEC) which supervised the Council's work and legislative acts.
在1924年苏联宪法第38条中指出：委员会的权力、功能与义务是由苏联中央执行委员会授予的，中执委同时监督人民委员会工作与立法。