statutory commission
[/stəˈtjuːtəri kəˈmɪʃən/]
nounpl: statutory commissions
comissão estatutária
1. A commission or board established by law or statute to perform specific governmental, regulatory, or administrative functions
The statutory commission was created to investigate complaints against public officials.
A comissão estatutária foi criada para investigar denúncias contra funcionários públicos.
2. A body formally authorized by legislation to carry out defined duties and exercise prescribed powers
The statutory commission has the authority to enforce labor regulations across all industries.
A comissão estatutária tem autoridade para fazer cumprir as regulamentações trabalhistas em todos os setores.
3. An officially established committee with powers and responsibilities defined in law
Members of the statutory commission are appointed according to the provisions in the statute.
Os membros da comissão estatutária são nomeados de acordo com as disposições do estatuto.
This term is primarily used in formal legal, governmental, and administrative contexts in both the United States and Brazil. In Brazil, statutory commissions (comissões estatutárias) play important roles in regulatory oversight, particularly in areas like labor relations, environmental protection, and consumer protection. The concept reflects the formalization of governmental power through legislative authorization.
Related Idioms & Phrases
within the statutory commission's purview
established by statutory commission
under the authority of the statutory commission
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