1. Public Petitions Committee
Standing Order No. 87
Empowered to investigate, examine, and report upon all public petitions addressed to the Council by citizens of the Western Province presented through elected members.
Powers: Summoning officials, examining documentation, and submitting authoritative reports and redress recommendations to the assembly.
2. Committee on Statutes & Legislation
Standing Order No. 88
Conducts detailed clause-by-clause scrutiny of all draft provincial statutes, ensuring constitutional conformity with the 13th Amendment and national legislative frameworks.
Scope: Proposing legislative amendments and certifying legal validity prior to final readings.
3. Business Committee (Council Affairs)
Standing Order No. 89
Determines the Order Paper of the Council, sets time limits for floor debates, and structures the legislative calendar. Comprises the Chairman, Leader of the House, Leader of Opposition, and Chief Whips.
Presided By: The Honourable Chairman of the Council.
4. Standing Orders Committee
Standing Order No. 90
Reviews proposals for amending the rules of procedure, codifies new procedural traditions, and provides advisory reports on the interpretation of standing rules.
Mandate: Continuous modernization of parliamentary procedures.
5. House Committee
Standing Order No. 91
Advises the Chairman regarding member amenities, chamber facilities, catering services, research library infrastructure, and residential accommodation.
Scope: Member welfare and legislative complex management.
6. Consultative & Advisory Committee
Standing Order No. 92
Facilitates collaborative policy dialogue between ministers, department heads, and members regarding provincial development policies, annual plans, and ministerial directives.
Focus: Review and alignment of provincial ministry initiatives.
7. Provincial Public Accounts Committee (PPAC)
Standing Order No. 93
Examines public expenditure, appropriations, and financial regularity across provincial ministries, statutory boards, and local authorities based on the Auditor General’s official reports.
Core Role: Financial discipline, audit compliance, and public accountability.