Noun
committee of the whole (plural committees of the whole)
(politics) A meeting of a deliberative assembly according to modified procedural rules based on those of a committee.
A recommendation was made at Jasper Municipal Council’s August 11 Committee of the Whole meeting that council reopen the activity centre September 21, with reduced hours – noon to 8 p.m. – seven days a week. Source: Internet
The Council meeting portion of the evening then began, and passed by in a flash, with minutes from the February 4 Council and Committee of the Whole meetings quickly approved. Source: Internet
At a special committee of the whole meeting Monday afternoon in Sydenham, South Frontenac Council committed in principle to some form of near-future project for seniors housing. Source: Internet
As requested by both Commissioners, a Committee of the Whole meeting will be scheduled by Kelly. Source: Internet
Kitimat City Council is planning a plebiscite tonight at their Committee of the Whole Meeting. Source: Internet
Kitimat Council was going through a status report of open assignments on Monday, March 24th at their Committee of the Whole Meeting. Source: Internet