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Parliamentary committees mainly conduct inquiries into specified matters, which includes taking submissions, hearing witnesses, and debating issues in order to formulate reasoned conclusions. The Committees make reports and recommendations, which are then referred back, to the House for debate. An important function of committees is to scrutinize government activity including legislation, make inquires into misappropriation or policy issues.
Pictured above (from left): Former Minister of Justice & Attorney General - Hon. 'Aisea Taumoepeau, Chief Opposition Whip (Aus.), Hon. Crosio and Minister of Works - Hon. Tu'ivakano. There are 2 types of committees—Standing Committee (which is formed per the Rules of the Proceedings) and Select Committees which are formed at the request of the Assembly by the Speaker for the purpose of examining or inquiring into any issue that has arisen in the House. A parliamentary committee consists of a group of Members appointed by the Speaker of the House. Public input is also important. Through its committees Parliament is able to hear the various views of its people, to consider them in a "just & fair" manner, so it can report back to the House. [ Back to top ]
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