COMMITTEES

Due to the variety of issues that fall within the responsibility of the Legislature; different Committees are set up, which deal directly with specific issues.

This ensures that all issues affecting Gauteng receive the Legislature’s attention.

Committees of the Legislature are established in terms of Section 116(2)(a) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Act 108 of 1996 read with the Rules and Orders of the Legislature.

It is at Committee meetings that all robust debates on issues take place; and where real oversight work and the investigative role of the Legislature are put into practice.

Types of Committees of the Legislature