Committees — Bermuda Parliament

How does this work?

Parliamentary committees are small groups of MPs who examine specific topics in detail. They review legislation, investigate government policy, and hold ministers to account. Committee meetings are where much of the detailed work of Parliament happens.

Committee of the Auditor General

Standing Committee

This committee consists of five members, including of the Chairman. Some of the duties of this committee are as follows:Reviewing annual and any supplementary estimates requested by the Auditor General …

5 members

House and Grounds Committee

Standing Committee

The House and Grounds Committee shall consist of the Deputy Speaker (who is the Chairman) and four other members. It has the duty of considering and advising the Speaker on …

5 members

Joint Select Committee on Private Bills

Joint Select Committee

The Private Bills Committee has the duty of examining, considering and reporting on:

8 members

Panel of Chairman Committee

Standing Committee

The Panel of Chairman is a committee appointed by the Speaker. The purpose of the Panel of Chairmen Committees is to relieve the Speaker, when Bills are in the Committee …

7 members

Parliamentary Oversight Committee

Standing Committee

A Parliamentary Oversight Committee shall be a Joint Select Committee with five (5)Members appointed by the Speaker (who may also discharge and replace them) tosit with Members of the Senate …

8 members

Public Accounts Committee

Standing Committee

The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee is a member of the Opposition.The main purpose of the Public Accounts Committee is to examine, consider and report on the accounts showing …

7 members

Register of Members' Interest

Standing Committee

The Register of Members’ Interest Committee, provides information of any pecuniary interest or other material benefit, which a Member of the Legislature may receive, which may be thought to affect …

7 members

Regulations Committee

Standing Committee

The Regulations Committee brings to the special attention of the House any regulations:

5 members

Standing Orders Committee

Standing Committee

The Standing OrdersCommittee consists of the Speaker and five other members. It has the duty of considering and reporting on:

6 members

Parliamentary Committees