The Joint Committee on Parliamentary Broadcast and Library shall is appointed under S.O. No. 215 .

Mandate

• consider and report on all matters relating to joint broadcasting of Parliamentary proceedings;
• advice the Houses of parliament on matters related to public participation in parliament;
• make reports and recommendations to the Houses of parliament, including proposed legislation on matters relating to broadcasting of parliamentary proceedings and matters related thereof;
• recommend to and advice the Houses of parliament on matters related to provision of library, publications and research services in parliament, including improvement of the library and research services; and
• Assist members of parliament in utilizing the facilities provided by the joint library and research services, including use of information and communication technology.
• The Joint Committee on Parliamentary Broadcast and Library shall not deal with matters related to procurement of items or services of the broadcast, the library or research services, or any matter falling within a function of the Parliamentary Service Commission.