Komisja

Komisja is a Polish noun meaning a commission or a committee: a formal group established to perform tasks on behalf of a government body, an organization, or a private institution. The term comes from Latin commissio, through French and other languages, and is feminine in Polish grammar (singular komisja, plural komisje).

In public life, komisje are central to legislative and administrative processes. Parliamentary committees (komisje sejmowe or komisje senackie) examine proposed laws, monitor government activity, and gather expert testimony. Special or investigative committees (komisje śledcze) may be formed to investigate specific issues or events. Beyond the legislature, many organizations create commissions to supervise compliance, study policy, or advise on technical matters.

Some well-known proper-name usages include Komisja Europejska, the Polish name for the European Commission. The exact powers and composition of a komisja depend on the founding statute, charter, or organizational regulations, and membership is typically appointed by the body that created it.