Definitions for "Select Committee"
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a permanent committee with a subject-matter jurisdiction related to the administration of the Legislature.
A committee of legislators convened for a specific, finite purpose.
a parliamentary committee appointed for some special purpose
a committee appointed by the Chair to study one specific question and ceases to exist when the purpose for which it was selected has been resolved
a committee made up of a small number of parliamentary members appointed to deal with particular areas or issues originating in the Westminster System of parliamentary democracy
an ad hoc committee created to inquire into and report upon a particular matter
A legislative committee established for a limited period that may be created by either house and may include members of one or both houses to study a specific subject area.
A group of Members from either House or both Houses, appointed to inquire into and report on a particular subject. A select committee ceases to exist when it has made its final report to the House or Houses of Parliament.
Committee appointed to consider and make recommendations for specific proposals.
A Committee of either House of Parliament drawn from its respective matters to discuss/investigate non-legislative material. Although a Select Committee carries no legislative powers, it may well publish a report to government recommending changes to existing, or new, legislation.
A committee composed of less than the whole body of Senators and includes both a standing and a special committee.
Committees formed for a specific purpose and usually for a limited period of time. They are rarely given legislative power and instead conduct investigations and studies.
A committee of Members of Parliament drawn proportionally according to party membership in the House. Select committees have several important functions and primarily exist to scrutinize the actions of the executive and provide public input into the policy making process. All bills, except those proceeding under urgency, are examined by a select committee who call for public submissions, and then make recommendations on amendments to the House.
Select committees are set up specifically to study certain bills or issues and according to the Standing Orders, consists of not more than 11 members from all parties with representation reflecting the current standing in the house. In some cases, the committee must examine material by a specific date and then report its conclusion to the legislature. After its final report, the committee is dissolved.
A Committee comprising a group of Members selected by Parliament to inquire into and report on a particular subject.