Standing Order 101 of the House of Representatives
GENERAL FUNCTIONS OF DEPARTMENTAL JOINT SELECT COMMITTEES

Generally, the functions of a Departmental Committee shall be to–
(a) examine Bills and review all legislation relating to the relevant Ministries, Departments or Bodies or as may be referred to it by the House;
(b) investigate, inquire into, and report on all matters relating to the mandate, management, activities, administration and operations of the assigned Ministries, Departments or Bodies;
(c) study the programme and policy objectives of Ministries, Departments or Bodies and the effectiveness of the implementation;
(d) assess and monitor the performance of Ministries, Departments and Bodies and the manner of the exercise of their powers;
(e) investigate and inquire into all matters relating to the assigned Ministries, Departments and Bodies as they may deem necessary, or as may be referred to them by the House or a
Minister; and
(f) make reports and recommendations to the House as often as possible, including recommendations for proposed legislation