Drafting and consultative capacity
The Commissions perform two main tasks. In drafting capacity they examine bills in the matters of their competence, preparing the version to be put to the vote of the Great and General Council. In consultative capacity they give opinions on the work of the other Commissions and on the initiatives of the State Congress. Each Commission elects a chair and a vice-chair from among its members.
| No. | Name | Areas of competence |
|---|---|---|
| I | Constitutional and Institutional Affairs | State organisation, Public Administration, Civil Protection, Internal Affairs, relations with the Giunte di Castello |
| II | Foreign Affairs | Emigration, immigration, information, transport, telecommunications, security and public order |
| III | Finance, Budget and Planning | Crafts, industry and economic cooperation, trade, labour |
| IV | Welfare and Social Security | Social affairs, health, territory, environment, public works and services, agriculture |
| V | Justice | Education, culture and cultural heritage, university and scientific research, sport, tourism |
Fifteen proportional members
Each Commission is made up of 15 Councillors chosen in proportion to the parliamentary groups and lists present in the Council. The same Councillor may serve on more than one Commission. The Secretaries of State of the State Congress cannot be appointed, in order to maintain the separation between government direction and council function.