The AVNOJ reconvened in Jajce in 1943 and in Belgrade in 1945, shortly after the war in Europe ended. Between the sessions, it operated through its presidency or its self-elected executive council, and through the National Committee for the Liberation of Yugoslavia. The committee was granted authority normally wielded by national governments. While Tito presided over the committee, the AVNOJ sessions and its presidency were chaired by Ivan Ribar. The second session of the AVNOJ determined it would be Yugoslavia's new legislative body and that the country would become a federation after the war.