Committee on Procedures
Forward Work Programme
Here you can find further information on the upcoming work of the Committee by browsing its Forward Work Programme.
| 30 September 2026 |
Inquiry into an Extension of Standing Order 27A Voting by Proxy for long-term illness, bereavement and absence on official Assembly business - Consideration of draft amended SO 27A – provision for absence on official Assembly business – and associated legal advice
Northern Ireland Act 1998 Section 42 – Consideration of draft Committee report (tbc)
Standing Order 69C Members’ Interests: Rectification of Minor Errors - Oral briefing by Clerk to the Committee on Standards and Legal Services (tbc) |
| 14 October 2026 |
Inquiry into an Extension of Standing Order 27A Voting by Proxy for long-term illness, bereavement and absence on official Assembly business -Consideration of final draft amended SO 27A – provision for serious long-term illness or injury, bereavement and absence on official Assembly business and draft Committee Report (tbc)
Northern Ireland Act 1998 Section 42 – Consideration of draft motion(s) and final draft Committee report (tbc)
List of anomalies and technical issues with Standing Orders - Oral briefing by Clerk Assistant and Legal Services on first two sets of issues and proposed changes to Standing Orders
Review of Assembly Questions - Research Paper on oral and written questions in other legislatures - Consideration of next steps |
| 4 November 2026 |
Inquiry into an Extension of Standing Order 27A Voting by Proxy for long-term illness, bereavement and absence on official Assembly business - - Consideration of draft motion and final draft Committee report (tbc)
List of anomalies and technical issues with Standing Orders - Consideration of proposed approach to address other issues/anomalies |