erikomisjonide
Erikomisjonide are temporary committees established within the Estonian parliamentary system to examine a specific issue in depth or to prepare legislative proposals. They operate under the Riigikogu's rules of procedure and are distinct from permanent standing committees by their limited mandate and finite lifespan.
Formation and mandate: Erikomisjonid are created by a decision of Riigikogu for a defined period or until
Procedure and outputs: Erikomisjonid conduct meetings, publish minutes, and may hold public hearings. They prepare a
Context and examples: In Estonia, erikomisjonid appear when focused scrutiny is needed on issues such as constitutional
Etymology and terminology: The term derives from Estonian erikomisjon, meaning "special commission" or "ad hoc committee."