Table of Contents
- Chapter 6
- Committee System
Introductory
Historical development of the committee system
From 1843 to 1968
From 1968 to 1991
From 1991 to 1997
1997 to present
Types of committees under the current committee system
How Committees assist the Council in performing its powers and functions
Making of laws
Bills
Subsidiary legislation
Legislative proposals referred to committees for scrutiny
Approval of public expenditure and taxation
Vote on Account
Changes to the approved Estimates
Supplementary Appropriation Bill
Auditing of public accounts
Taxation
Monitoring of government policies and operation
Briefings on the Policy Address
Motion debates
Adjournment debates
Panels
Subcommittees on policy issues
Select Committees
Appointment and removal of judges
Handling of complaints from the public
Redress System
Complaints against Government policies and operation
Petitions on proposed legislation
Policy issues over the redress system
Relationship between the Council and its committees