Functions of the Committee

1. The Committee shall be established at the commencement of each Parliament.
2. The Committee shall consist of the Speaker who shall be the Chairman, three Members nominated by the Prime Minister and three Members nominated by the Leader of the Opposition.
3. The functions of the Committee are;
   • To initiate and introduce legislations to Parliament; and
   • Upon request of a Member, to assist in the preparation of a Private Members’ Bill; and
   • To review existing legislation; and
   • To consider and report on any proposed legislation referred to it by Parliament.
4. The Committee has power to send for persons, papers and records and to act during recess.
5. The quorum for a meeting of the Committee is five.

Committee Members