NATIONAL DEFENCE COMMITTEE
Functions of the Committee
The parliament exercises oversight over defence policy through the national defence committee.
Powers of the Committee
The committee's competence includes the defence of the state, particularly in relation to the activity of the armed forces, the state system of territorial and civil defence and its functioning, fulfilment of duties in the field of strengthening national defence by state bodies and enterprises, by cooperation and non-profit organisations and by citizens, as well as the problems of production establishments in the military sector.
Composition of the Committee
The composition of the committee reflects the numerical strength of each party in the parliament.
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