A committee formed to perform a particular function that ceases to exist after its final report. It is also referred to as a select committee and an ad hoc committee.

• A. Standing committee
• B. Special committee
• C. Ad hoc committee
• D. Joint committee

Answer: (B)

Temporary committees formed to handle a specific task and then dissolved after delivering the final report are called special committees. In parliamentary procedure, standing committees are permanent and handle ongoing duties, while joint committees involve members from more than one body. The term described here is also commonly known as a select committee or an ad hoc committee, but the formal designation used in the rules for this purpose is special committee. That’s why this option is the best fit for a committee created for a particular function and ending after its final report.