| Type of parliamentary body |
Multifunctional |
| Nature |
Permanent |
| Related to chambers |
Riigikogu
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| Date of creation |
The Social Affairs Committee and the Constitutional Committee were established in 1992 pursuant to the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure Act. |
| Last renewal date |
N/A |
| Mandate |
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| Membership |
Riigikogu factions propose standing committee members and the Board of the Riigikogu confirms their appointment, based on proportionality and representation of political parties in the legislature. The Social Affairs Committee has ten members; the Board of the Riigikogu determines its composition for a period of four years. Members are replaced on the initiative of the factions, not according to an electoral cycle.
Composition by sex: 4 men (40 %), 6 women (60 %). |
| Working methods |
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| Relations with other parliamentary bodies |
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| Relations with external bodies |
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| Subjects dealt with |
The Committee recently discussed the European Parliament and the European Council's decision on the European Year of Equal Opportunities for All (2007) Towards a Just Society. |
| CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Main address |
Social Affairs Committee
Lossi plats 1A
15165 Tallinn
Estonia |
| Phone |
+372 631 6496
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| Fax |
+372 631 6334 |
| E-mail |
sotsiaalkomisjon@riigikogu.ee
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| Website |
http://www.riigikogu.ee/en/parliament-of-estonia/committees/social-affairs-committee/
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PRESIDING OFFICER(S)
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| Name |
Mr. Aivar Kokk |
| Notes |
Chairperson |
| Address (if different from above) |
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| Phone |
+372 631 6490 |
| Fax |
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| E-mail |
aivar.kokk@riigikogu.ee |
| Website |
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| Name |
Ms. Monika Haukanömm |
| Notes |
Deputy Chairperson |
| Address (if different from above) |
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| Phone |
+372 631 6609 |
| Fax |
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| E-mail |
monika.haukanomm@riigikogu.ee |
| Website |
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SECRETARY
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