Parliamentary Committees

Author : Sven T. Siefken,Hilmar Rommetvedt
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000441130

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Parliamentary Committees in the Policy Process by Sven T. Siefken,Hilmar Rommetvedt Pdf

This book sheds new light on the often shadowy, but essential role of committees, which exist in modern parliaments around the globe, and it questions the conventional notion that the ‘real’ work of parliament happens in committees. Renowned country specialists take a close look at what goes on in committees and how it matters for policy making. While committees are seen as the central place where policy is made, they often hold their sessions closed to the public and calls for transparency are growing. To understand this "black box" it is necessary to look within but also beyond the walls of the committee rooms and parliament buildings. Bringing together formal and informal aspects, rules and practices shows that committees are not a paradise of policy making. They have great relevance nonetheless: as crystallization points in the policy networks, as drivers for division of labor and for socialization and the integration of MPs. The new insights presented in this book will be of interest to scholars, students and professionals in parliamentary affairs, legislative studies, government, and comparative politics. They are also relevant for political analysts, journalists, and policymakers.

Author : Canada. Parliament. House of Commons,Robert Marleau,Camille Montpetit
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1216 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Canada
ISBN : UCBK:C070750942

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House of Commons Procedure and Practice by Canada. Parliament. House of Commons,Robert Marleau,Camille Montpetit Pdf

This reference book is primarily a procedural work which examines the many forms, customs, and practices which have been developed and established for the House of Commons since Confederation in 1867. It provides a distinctive Canadian perspective in describing procedure in the House up to the end of the first session of the 36th Parliament in Sept. 1999. The material is presented with full commentary on the historical circumstances which have shaped the current approach to parliamentary business. Key Speaker's rulings and statements are also documented and the considerable body of practice, interpretation, and precedents unique to the Canadian House of Commons is amply illustrated. Chapters of the book cover the following: parliamentary institutions; parliaments and ministries; privileges and immunities; the House and its Members; parliamentary procedure; the physical & administrative setting; the Speaker & other presiding officers; the parliamentary cycle; sittings of the House; the daily program; oral & written questions; the process of debate; rules of order & decorum; the curtailment of debate; special debates; the legislative process; delegated legislation; financial procedures; committees of the whole House; committees; private Members' business; public petitions; private bills practice; and the parliamentary record. Includes index.

Author : E. George MacMinn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0771885598

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Parliamentary Practice in British Columbia by E. George MacMinn Pdf

Author : Henry M. Robert III,Daniel H. Honemann,Thomas J. Balch
Publisher : PublicAffairs
Page : 848 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1541736699

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Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th edition by Henry M. Robert III,Daniel H. Honemann,Thomas J. Balch Pdf

The only current authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure--now in a new updated edition Robert's Rules of Order is the recognized guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings. This 12th edition is the only current manual to have been maintained and updated since 1876 under the continuing program established by General Henry M. Robert himself. As indispensable now as the original edition was more than a century ago, Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised is the acknowledged "gold standard" for meeting rules. New and enhanced features of this edition include: Section-based paragraph numbering to facilitate cross-references and e-book compatibility Expanded appendix of charts, tables, and lists Helpful summary explanations about postponing a motion, reconsidering a vote, making and enforcing points of order and appeals, and newly expanded procedures for filling blanks New provisions regarding debate on nominations, reopening nominations, and completing an election after its scheduled time Dozens more clarifications, additions, and refinements to improve the presentation of existing rules, incorporate new interpretations, and address common inquiries Coinciding with publication of the 12th edition, the authors of this manual have once again published an updated (3rd) edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief, a simple and concise introductory guide cross-referenced to it.

Author : Nikoleta Yordanova
Publisher : ECPR Press
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781907301391

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Organising the European Parliament by Nikoleta Yordanova Pdf

The recent empowerment of the European Parliament makes this a timely study of the impact of its internal organisation on legislative politics, interest representation and democracy within the Union. Using data on all legislators and legislative proposals in the 6th parliamentary term, the book confronts alternative theories of legislative organisation in rigorous statistical analyses supported by rich interview information. The findings indicate that the internal setup and legislative output of the parliamentary committees serve the policy goals of parties in the European Parliament, and in particular the working majority party, rather than special interests or purely informational needs, which the author explains with the formal and informal parliamentary rules. As the committees advance party politics instead of particularistic policies, she concludes that legislating within the committees is positive for democracy in the European Union and raises concerns about the loss in transparency, legitimacy and accountability that the increasingly common fast-track bicameral decision-making outside the committees entails.

Author : Thomas Erskine May
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1844
Category : Electronic
ISBN : KBNL:KBNL03000114928

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A Treatise Upon the Law, Privileges, Proceedings and Usage of Parliament by Thomas Erskine May Pdf

Author : John George Bourinot
Publisher : Montréal: Dawson Brothers
Page : 814 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : Parliamentary practice
ISBN : UCAL:$B22344

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Parliamentary Procedure and Practice by John George Bourinot Pdf

Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 754 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1828
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:555094281

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Reports from Committees by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons Pdf

Author : Reuven Y. Hazan
Publisher : Ohio State University Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 0814208789

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Reforming Parliamentary Committees by Reuven Y. Hazan Pdf

Here, Reuven Y. Hazan argues that committees are essential for the efficient dispatch of parliamentary business and shows how several parliaments have recently reformed their committee systems to function more effectively. In particular, he gives an in-depth knowledge and a broader understanding of Israel's committees and how they compare with the committees of other legislatures throughout the world.

Author : Parliamentary Strengthening Learning Program,World Bank Institute,Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2007*
Category : Legislative bodies
ISBN : OCLC:874234069

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Parliamentary Committees by Parliamentary Strengthening Learning Program,World Bank Institute,Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Pdf

Author : Davidson,Lawrence D. Longley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781136320781

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The New Roles of Parliamentary Committees by Davidson,Lawrence D. Longley Pdf

Parliaments had been expected to decline in significance at the end of the 20th century, but instead they have developed new and vital political roles and have innovated their institutional structure in parliamentary committees, not only in a few parliaments, but as a global phenomenon.

Author : Cheryl Schonhardt-Bailey
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780192847874

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Deliberative Accountability in Parliamentary Committees by Cheryl Schonhardt-Bailey Pdf

In recent decades, we have seen an explosion in expectations for greater accountability of public policymaking. But, as accountability has increased, trust in governments and politicians has fallen. By focusing on the heart of public accountability--the reason-giving by policymakers for their policy decisions (i.e. deliberative accountability)--this work offers an empirical route for understanding why more accountability may not always deliver more public trust. The focus is on the British Parliament, where both the Treasury Select Committee and the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee hold hearings on monetary policy, financial stability, and fiscal policy. The intent in these hearings is to challenge policymakers to explain their decisions, and thus the dialogue is expected to be deliberative. But how do we judge the quality of this deliberative accountability? Three metrics are explored and measured: respect, non-partisanship, and reciprocity. The approach is multi-method, including (1) quantitative text analysis to gauge the verbatim transcripts in committee hearings; (2) qualitative coding combined with an experimental design to gauge the role of nonverbal communication in the hearings; and (3) interviews with the MPs, peers, central bankers, and Treasury officials who participated in the hearings. The first method measures the content of 'what' was said, the second examines 'how' the words and arguments were expressed, and the third provides a more reflective 'why' component by asking participants to explain their motivations. This merging of the 'what', the 'how', and the 'why' offers a novel template for studying both accountability and deliberation.

Author : Tim Alexander Mickler
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2022-03-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000549881

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Parliamentary Committees in a Party-Centred Context by Tim Alexander Mickler Pdf

This book examines the working procedures of parliamentary party groups within specialised committees - the backstage but primary means for MPs to influence policy. It explains which MPs specialise in particular policy areas, how they make policy choices in committees, and, subsequently, how these individual decisions are aggregated and ‘unified’ within and via parliamentary party groups. In doing so, the book expertly reveals the internal working procedures of parliaments and the role of individual MPs vis-á-vis the parliamentary party group leadership. Based on an analysis of more than 3,000 committee assignments and over 100 in-depth interviews with MPs, it shows that individual experts in committees have a central role and decision-making power which is more varied and decentralised from the leadership than commonly assumed. It demonstrates that most policy decisions are prepared bottom-up rather than dictated top-down and that parliamentary party groups are not strictly hierarchical organisations dominated by elites. This book will be of key interest to scholars and students of legislative and parliamentary studies, representative democracy, comparative politics, and journalists and practitioners within parliaments.

Author : Rob Cunningham
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0889367558

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Smoke & Mirrors by Rob Cunningham Pdf

Smoke and Mirrors: The Canadian tobacco war

Author : Lawrence D. Longley,Roger H. Davidson
Publisher : Taylor & Francis US
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0714644420

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The New Roles of Parliamentary Committees by Lawrence D. Longley,Roger H. Davidson Pdf

This publication is devoted to developing an understanding of the new roles of parliamentary committees in the quest for effective parliamentary influence in and contribution to democratic government.