Under the Laws of the Constitution of Kedah Darul Aman, the Sultan has the power either to call for a session of the State Legislative Council or to dissolve the Council. According to Article 53 (1) of the Laws of the Constitution of Kedah Darul Aman, His Highness the Sultan must from time to time summon the Legislative Council to be in session. Such sessions must not be adjourned for more than six months, and the date must be predetermined for the following session's first day meet.

Based on this Article, the Sultan must from time to time call for the Council to be in session, with the following session to be held within a period of no more than six months.

His Highness the Sultan is also vested with the power either to dismiss or dissolve the State Council. Article 53(2) of the Laws of the Constitution of Kedah gives the Sultan the power to dismiss or to dissolve the State Council.