As part of their oversight work, committees may also do site visits where they find out directly from the people at ground level whether the government is delivering on its promises. As the people’s representatives, members of the committees determine whether government departments are delivering on what they promised and whether they are spending the public money they receive in a responsible manner. That committee will deliberate on bills covering that department’s area of jurisdiction and scrutinise and report on its annual budget and strategic plan. The composition of the committees reflects, as far as is practicable, the numerical strengths of the parties represented in the Assembly. There is a portfolio committee for each corresponding government department. A large part of the Assembly’s role in the law‑making process happens in committees and much of its oversight over the executive is also done through committees, particularly the portfolio committees.
The committees are required to report regularly on their activities and to make recommendations to the House for debate and decision. In accordance with the powers given to it by the Constitution, the National Assembly establishes a range of committees with assigned powers and functions. The role and functions of Committees in Parliament (provided by Parliament) Learn more about the work of this Committee: Legacy Reports South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)Ĭommittees conduct their business on behalf of the House and report back on matters referred to them. National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) Interim Traditional Health Practitioners Council The Health Portfolio Committee is responsible for oversight of the Department of Health (DOH) as well as the following statutory entities:Ĭompensation Commissioner for Occupational Diseases Oversight responsibility of Health Portfolio Committee
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