Committees

Committees are permanent working bodies of SCTM that consider matters relating to areas of importance to local self-government.

The number, scope of responsibilities, and functioning of the committees are determined by a decision of the Assembly.

As an exception, between two sessions of the Assembly, the Presidency may establish or dissolve a committee and inform the Assembly accordingly.

The Assembly and the Presidency may also establish other permanent or temporary working bodies by their respective decisions.

The decision establishing a working body referred to in paragraph 4 shall determine the procedure for selecting its members, its scope of responsibilities, the duration of its mandate, and its funding arrangements.

Eight committees have been established within the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities: