| Type of parliamentary body |
Multifunctional |
| Nature |
Permanent |
| Related to chambers |
House of Representatives
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| Date of creation |
The current select committee structure dates back to 1985. The Ministry for Women's Affairs was established in 1984. |
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| Mandate |
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| Membership |
Select committees have up to 15 members representing parties in the House. Members of the committee are appointed for a term (3 years) but may be reappointed the following term. The Government Administration Committee has 6 members.
Composition by sex: 4 men (66.7%), 2 women (33.3%)
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| Subjects dealt with |
The Government Administration Committee considers matters relating to civil defence, cultural affairs, fitness, sport and leisure, internal affairs, Pacific Island affairs, Prime Minister and Cabinet, racing, services to Parliament, State services, statistics, tourism, womens affairs, and youth affairs. |
| CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Main address |
Government Administration Committee
Parliament Buildings
Private Bag 18041
Wellington 6160
New Zealand
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| Phone |
+64 4 817 9999 |
| Fax |
+64 4 817 9619 |
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| Website |
http://www.parliament.nz/en-NZ/PB/SC/Details/GovAdmn/6/a/1/00DBHOH_BBSC_SCGA_1-Business-before-the-Government-Administration.htm
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PRESIDING OFFICER(S)
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| Name |
Ms. Ruth Dyson |
| Notes |
Chairperson |
| Address (if different from above) |
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| Phone |
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| Fax |
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| E-mail |
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| Website |
ruth.dyson@parliament.govt.nz
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| Name |
Mr. Paul Foster-Bell |
| Notes |
Deputy-Chairperson |
| Address (if different from above) |
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| Phone |
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| Fax |
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| E-mail |
paul.foster-bell@parliament.govt.nz |
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SECRETARY
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| Name |
Mr. |
| Notes |
Committee Secretariat |
| Address (if different from above) |
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| Phone |
+64 4 817 95 20
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| Fax |
+64 4 499 04 86 |
| E-mail |
select.committees@parliament.govt.nz |
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