talouskomiteaan

Talouskomiteaan is a Finnish term that refers to the finance or budget committee within a legislative or municipal body. The word is used in sentences where something is directed to the committee, for example meaning that a proposal, document, or matter is being referred to the finance committee. The form talouskomiteaan is the illative case, indicating movement into the committee.

Functions and scope

In municipal councils and in national parliaments, the equivalent body handles financial matters such as budgeting, revenues and expenditures, financial planning, procurement, auditing, and financial oversight. The exact jurisdiction and powers of a talouskomitea or its formal equivalent vary by institution and country, but the common role is to examine, revise, and prepare financial proposals before they are considered by the full assembly.

Procedure

Items referred to talouskomiteaan are studied by the committee, which may request expert input, conduct hearings, and draft reports or statements. The committee's work helps ensure fiscal discipline and informed decision-making before budgetary decisions are made by the entire legislative body.

Composition

The committee is typically composed of members of the legislative body, often with party representation proportional to the chamber’s composition. It is usually chaired by a member elected by the committee, and may include subcommittees or working groups for specific issues like taxation, state finances, or procurement.

Usage

Common phrases include esitys siirtyi talouskomiteaan (the proposal was referred to the finance committee) or talouskomiteaan valmistellaan budjettiehdotus (the budget proposal is prepared by the finance committee). The term translates to Finance Committee or Budget Committee in English, depending on the context.