What is JOINT COMMITTEE?

A joint committee of a legislative body comprising two chambers is a committee consisting of representatives of each of the two houses, meeting and acting together as one committee.

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Related Legal Terms
JOINT BALLOT, LABOR-MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, SECRET COMMITTEE, AD HOC COMMITTEE, STANDING COMMITTEE, SUPPLY, COMMITTEE OF, JOINT, LOAN COMMITTEE, UTILIZATION AND REVIEW COMMITTEE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE


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