Committees consider bills before they are debated in plenary and scrutinise Government action in their field.
This committee is responsible for examining draft legislation and bills, as well as matters relating to a number of economic and productive sectors: agriculture and livestock farming, water and forestry, hunting and fishing, energy and industry, tourism and scientific research, consumer affairs, and domestic and foreign trade.
It plays a strategic role in the management of the chambers’ internal affairs, parliamentary scrutiny and relations with the public.
It is responsible for examining legislative and oversight matters relating to: Basic education, secondary and higher education, vocational training, apprenticeships and the alignment of training with employment needs.
It plays a major role in scrutinising draft legislation that is fundamental to the country’s development.
It is responsible for examining draft legislation, the sectoral budget and matters referred to Parliament concerning the following strategic sectors: National defence and the armed forces, the National Gendarmerie, national security (police), military justice, and the fire service (civil protection)
Within Cameroon’s bicameral Parliament, the Foreign Affairs Committee plays a central role in assessing foreign policy, treaties and international agreements. Its remit and leadership vary depending on whether it is the lower house or the upper house
The Committee on Constitutional Affairs, Human Rights and Freedoms, Justice, Legislation and Regulations, and Administration is one of the most important standing committees of the Cameroonian Parliament, with representation in both the National Assembly and the Senate.
The Finance and Budget Committee (often referred to as COMFIB) is one of the nine standing committees of the National Assembly. It plays a central role in examining finance bills, overseeing the execution of the state budget, and addressing fiscal and monetary matters.
