Parliament has restructured the Appointments Committee, Business Committee, and the Committee of Selection, along with other parliamentary committees, to reflect recent leadership changes and ministerial appointments.
The exercise was conducted in line with Article 103 of the 1992 Constitution and Parliament’s Standing Orders.
A statement from Parliament indicated that the Committee of Selection, responsible for determining committee memberships, oversaw the process to ensure the new composition accurately represents the current makeup of the House.
The adjustments were made to maintain balance between the Majority and Minority Caucuses while upholding principles of fairness and inclusivity.
The need for reconstitution arose after some committee members were appointed as Ministers of State. Additionally, shifts in the leadership of the Majority Caucus following these appointments required corresponding changes in committee memberships.
The selection process also considered structural roles within Parliament, with certain positions—such as Majority Leader, Deputy Majority Leader, and Chief Whip—automatically influencing committee representation.
Currently, Parliament consists of 183 members in the Majority Caucus, 88 in the Minority Caucus, and four Independent MPs. The Independent Members have opted to align with the Majority, effectively adjusting the parliamentary ratio to 187 for the Majority and 88 for the Minority.
The Committee of Selection adhered to Standing Order 210, which mandates that the distribution of committee chairpersons should reflect the numerical strength of each party in Parliament.
Following extensive discussions, the committee has concluded the restructuring process and submitted the revised list of committee members for approval by the House.