Legislative Council Annual Report 2018-2019

Chapter 3 Committees Select committees The Council may appoint select committees for in-depth consideration of matters or bills referred by the Council. Where so authorized by the Council, select committees may, as required when exercising its powers and functions, summon persons concerned to attend before the committee to give evidence or to produce documents. As soon as a select committee has completed consideration of the matter or bill referred to it, it reports to the Council and is thereupon dissolved. The President shall decide the size of every select committee and shall appoint the chairman, deputy chairman and members thereof, taking into account the recommendations of the House Committee. 112 Legislative Council Annual Report 2018-2019