regular committee
[ˈrɛɡjələr kəˈmɪti]
nounpl: regular committees
comissão permanente
1. A standing committee that meets on a recurring basis to handle ongoing matters within an organization, legislature, or institution
The regular committee meets every Monday to discuss budget allocations.
A comissão permanente se reúne todas as segundas-feiras para discutir alocações orçamentárias.
2. In legislative bodies, a committee established by rules to handle specific subjects on a permanent basis
The Finance Committee is a regular committee of the Senate.
A Comissão de Finanças é uma comissão permanente do Senado.
3. A committee with fixed membership and scheduled meetings as opposed to ad hoc committees
Unlike special committees, the regular committee has continuous authority.
Diferentemente das comissões especiais, a comissão permanente tem autoridade contínua.
In Brazil, regular committees (comissões permanentes) are fundamental to the structure of both the National Congress and state legislatures. The Chamber of Deputies and Federal Senate each maintain numerous permanent committees that follow strict protocols and schedules. This term reflects institutional formality and the expectation of ongoing governance structures. In the United States, regular committees are essential to Congressional operations, with each chamber having standing committees that shape legislative priorities.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to serve on a regular committee
regular committee member
regular committee meeting
to chair a regular committee
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