National Assembly Committees
Committees are the working groups of the National Assembly that examine matters in detail, scrutinize legislation, and conduct oversight of government activities.
Committees are essential to the functioning of the National Assembly. They allow for detailed examination of legislation, thorough oversight of government activities, and in-depth investigation of matters of public interest. Committees enable Members to develop specialized expertise and provide a forum for public participation in the legislative process.
Standing Committees
Permanent committees that exist for the duration of a legislative term
Assembly Business Committee (ABC)
The Committee is mandated to plan, coordinate, and schedule the business of the National Assembly, i...
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Assembly Standing Committee
A Standing Committee is mandated to support the National Assembly by scrutinizing legislation, overs...
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Committee of Selection
To nominate Members to serve on Standing and Select Committees.
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Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC)
To examine the accounts showing the appropriation of the sums granted by the National Assembly to me...
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Public Appointments Standing Committee
To scrutinize all public appointments made by the President requiring the approval of the National A...
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Public Petitions Committee
Is mandated to receive, examine, and investigate petitions submitted by members of the public, and t...
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Standing Committee of Privileges and Ethics
To deal with matters relating to the privileges, ethics and conduct of Members of the National Assem...
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Standing Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
To oversee agriculture, forestry, fisheries, environment, and natural resources management.
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Standing Committee on Defence and Security
To oversee matters relating to the Armed Forces, Police, Immigration, Fire Service, and national sec...
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Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs
To examine and report on matters relating to foreign policy, treaties, and international relations.
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Standing Committee on Human Rights and Constitutional Matters
To oversee human rights protection, constitutional matters, and fundamental freedoms.
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Standing Committee on Public Enterprises (PEC)
To examine financial matters, public enterprises, banking, and economic policy.
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Standing Orders Committee
To consider all matters relating to the Standing Orders and to propose amendments where necessary.
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Subsidiary Legislation Committee
Is mandated to scrutinize and review subsidiary or delegated legislation made by public authorities...
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Select Committees
Special committees appointed for specific purposes or investigations
Agriculture and Rural Development
Education, Training and ICT
Environment, Sustainable Development and NGO Affairs
Gender, Children and Social Welfare
Health, Refugees, Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
Monitoring the Implementation of Government Project
Regional Government, Lands, Ombudsman and IEC
Select Committee On Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sport
Tourism, Arts & Culture, Youth and Sports
Trade and Regional Integration
How Committees Work
Examine Legislation
Committees scrutinize Bills clause by clause, propose amendments, and hear expert testimony before reporting to the full House.
Conduct Oversight
Committees monitor government activities, review expenditure, and hold ministers accountable for their portfolios.
Public Engagement
Committees provide a forum for citizens and stakeholders to participate in the legislative process through public hearings.