kommisjoners

Kommisjoners refers to the possessive form used for commissions in Norwegian, i.e., things that belong to or are carried out by a commission. In practice, the term appears in legal and governmental texts to describe reports, mandates, or powers associated with one or more commissions. A commission is a body of people appointed to perform a specific task, such as investigating an issue, proposing policy, or regulating activity.

Kommisjoner can be temporary or standing bodies. They are typically formed by governments or large organizations, with a defined mandate and a limited lifespan. Members are often selected for expertise, and a chair or spokesperson leads proceedings. The work of a commission usually culminates in a formal output, such as a report, recommendations, or regulatory proposals. Depending on jurisdiction, the commission’s conclusions may be advisory or legally binding.

Common types include commissions of inquiry, which investigate events or problems; regulatory or supervisory commissions, which oversee sectors like energy, communications, or finance; and advisory commissions, which prepare studies and policy suggestions. In many countries, governments use commissions to gather evidence, build consensus, or oversee complex reforms. Notable examples include investigative commissions appointed after major crises, such as the 9/11 Commission in the United States, and various national inquiries that assess public policy or governance.

Etymology tracing the term to Latin commissio, with subsequent adoption into Scandinavian languages. In Norwegian, kommisjoners can appear as the genitive form referring to something belonging to a commission or, more commonly, the plural noun kommisjoner in the sense of several commissions.