In the United States Congress, if a committee is formed to investigate one topic it is called a special committee. Some special committees have had huge impacts like the Ways and Means Committee that started out as a special committee. This committee moved on to become a regular committee and created the treasury department.
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the Ethics Committee.
Law Reform Advisory Committee was created in 1989.
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The Senate Watergate Committee was a congressional committee established in 1973 to investigate the Watergate scandal, which involved a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters and subsequent cover-up efforts by members of the Nixon administration. It is an example of a legislative oversight mechanism aimed at holding the executive branch accountable for misconduct. The committee's hearings revealed widespread abuses of power and ultimately contributed to President Richard Nixon's resignation in 1974.
In the United States Congress, if a committee is formed to investigate one topic it is called a special committee. Some special committees have had huge impacts like the Ways and Means Committee that started out as a special committee. This committee moved on to become a regular committee and created the treasury department.
The main responsibility of a vigilance committee is to monitor and ensure transparency, accountability, and integrity within an organization or community. They often investigate suspicious activities, address grievances, and promote ethical behavior among members. By serving as a watchdog, these committees help to prevent corruption and misconduct, fostering trust and confidence in the system they oversee.
The name for a committee formed temporarily for a specific task is an ad hoc committee.
HUAC, the House Un-American Activities Committee
It is a rent assessment committee, who investigate whether or not charges are 'fair'
It is an often small, temporary committee of members of Parliament (or in the US: Congress) that is appointed to deal with or investigate a specific question or problem.
Congressional members can be subject to investigations and potential prosecutions by various entities, including the Department of Justice (DOJ) for criminal matters. Additionally, Congress has its own internal mechanisms for discipline, such as the House Ethics Committee or the Senate Ethics Committee, which can investigate misconduct and recommend actions like censure or expulsion. Ultimately, any criminal charges would be adjudicated in a court of law.
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