Standing Committees

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Welcome to Parliament’s 60th Legacy 2025 – Online Exhibition.

This curated digital exhibition forms part of our celebratory events commemorating our 60th year of self-governance. It houses a collection of specially selected materials arranged to create a cohesive showcase of our Cook Islands governance and legislative history. Other aspects of general Cook Islands history are also incorporated to further provide an engaging and educational experience for our visitors to the exhibition.

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SO 160. STANDING COMMITTEES

(1) The following Standing Committees are established at the commencement of each Parliament for the purposes of managing the business of Parliament

(a) Business Committee
(b) Privileges Committee; and
(c) Standing Orders Committee.

(2) The standing committees in clause (1) remain convened until the dissolution of Parliament.

(3) Standing Orders relating to meetings, powers and procedures apply to all standing committees.

(4) Standing Order 161 applies to the Business Committee.

(5) Standing Order 165 applies to the Privileges Committee.

(6) Standing Order 166 applies to the Standing Orders Committee.

(7) Otherwise, a standing committee may determine its own procedure.