Operation of the Standing Committee System
Procedure and Privileges Committee (2001 - 2005)· 22 June 2000general_report
This WA parliamentary report by the Procedure and Privileges Committee (2000) reviews the operation of the standing committee system, recommending the establishment of three portfolio-based standing committees, the amalgamation of two existing committees, and adjustments to committee powers and procedures, including quorum requirements and co-option of members.
Impact
The changes affect the operation of the WA Legislative Assembly, impacting how legislation is reviewed and how different sectors are represented in parliamentary processes. Government departments, committee members, and the public will be affected by the changes to committee structures and procedures.
public_sectorstanding committeesportfolio allocationcommittee amalgamationparliamentary procedurequorumco-opted memberslegislative assemblydelegated legislationuniform legislationpublic accounts committee
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