ABSTRACT
Each of the committees established under paragraphs (h), (i) and (j) of Standing Order No 68 shall have terms of reference in relation to the subject matter indicated by its designation and accordingly shall have the duty of:
(a) examining policy documents and statements from ministries and government agencies which have a bearing on the subject matter of its terms of reference;
(b) examining legislative proposals which may have an effect on the subject matter of its terms of reference and making recommendations to the Cabinet through the Legislation Committee;
(c) receiving submissions from citizens and organizing meetings between citizens, community groups sectoral organizations, members of Parliament and representatives of government agencies to facilitate exchange of views on the operations of the government and their effect on communities and groups in the society; and
(d) organizing meetings with relevant organizations in order to seek such information on their activities as the public interest may demand.
