In addition to their specific functions, Standing Specialized Committees of the Assembly shall carry out the following functions:

• Discuss and make recommendations on Bills laid before the House, which affect their sectors or which are referred to them;
• Initiate any Bill within their respective areas of competence;
• Assess and evaluate activities and performance of the Executive and other Government bodies;
• Summon any person in South Sudan other than the President to appear before it;
• Carry out relevant research in their respective fields; and
• Report to the House on their activities at least once a session.