Definicija: Committees of representatives of Member States' governments are appointed, in accordance with the Council's wishes, to ensure that the powers and responsibilities conferred on the Commission are properly exercised and fulfilled. Since 1987, committee procedures have been regulated. There are three types of committee: advisory committee (q.v.), management committee (q.v.) and regulatory committee (q.v.).
Definicija: Izraz označuje dejavnost odborov v okviru izvršne funkcije Komisije. Ti odbori sodelujejo pri pripravi in sprejemanju podzakonskih aktov Skupnosti, za katere je pristojna Komisija.