What happens to a special committee once it submits its final report?

Once a special committee submits its final report, it ceases to exist. This understanding is rooted in the purpose of special committees, which are typically formed to address specific issues or tasks within a defined timeframe. Their lifecycle is tied directly to the particular problem or project they are assigned to tackle. Once they fulfill their mandate by delivering the final report or recommendations, there is no longer a need for their existence, and therefore, they are dissolved.

This contrasts with standing or permanent committees, which are established to operate on a continuous basis and handle ongoing matters within an organization. The nature of a special committee is temporary, reflecting the dedicated effort to address a specific concern, and its dissolution after submitting the report is a standard procedural outcome.