On motion of Robert Thibault, it was agreed, —
That the Committee retain, as needed and at the discretion of the Chair, the services of one or more analysts from the Library of Parliament to assist it in its work;
That the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure be composed of the Chair, the two Vice-Chairs and a member of the other opposition party;
That the Chair be authorized to hold meetings to receive evidence and to have that evidence printed when a quorum is not present, provided that at least three members are present, including one member of the opposition;
That the Clerk of the Committee be authorized to distribute to the members of the Committee only documents that are available in both official languages;
That the Clerk of the Committee be authorized to make the necessary arrangements to provide working meals for the Committee and its subcommittees;
That, if requested, reasonable travel, accommodation and living expenses be reimbursed to witnesses, not exceeding one representative per organization; and that, in exceptional circumstances, payment for more representatives be made at the discretion of the Chair;
That, unless otherwise ordered, each Committee member be allowed to be accompanied by one staff person at an in camera meeting;
That one copy of the transcript of each in camera meeting be kept in the Committee Clerk’s office for consultation by members of the Committee;
That 48 hours’ notice be required for any substantive motion to be considered by the Committee, unless the substantive motion relates directly to business then under consideration; and that the notice of motion be filed with the Clerk of the Committee and distributed to members in both official languages.