Difference between revisions of "Commissions of Enquiry"
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− | + | A group that investigates something in order to find out more information about it and possibly to make recommendations. Can be appointed pre-emptively as a result of perceived irreguilarities, or in cases where doubts or dissatisfaction with the status quo exists. Often appointed by a government or business management. | |
Issues regarding the arts and artists have over the years also been subject to '''Commissions of Enquiry'''. | Issues regarding the arts and artists have over the years also been subject to '''Commissions of Enquiry'''. |
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General meaning
A group that investigates something in order to find out more information about it and possibly to make recommendations. Can be appointed pre-emptively as a result of perceived irreguilarities, or in cases where doubts or dissatisfaction with the status quo exists. Often appointed by a government or business management.
Issues regarding the arts and artists have over the years also been subject to Commissions of Enquiry.
South African Commissions of Enquiry into the Arts
COMMISSION FOR RESEARCHING The RESTRUCTURING OF PERFORMING ARTS IN NATAL. (CRAN) 199* ***** [McMurtry]
COMMISSION FOR THE PROMOTION AND PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS OF CULTURAL , RELIGIOUS AND LINGUISTIC COMMUNITIES. A commission appointed by President Thabo Mbeki in 200*.
Commission of Enquiry into NTO
COMMISSION OF INQUIRY INTO THE PERFORMING ARTS IN SOUTH AFRICA. (1977) See Niemand Commission.
COMMISSION OF INQUIRY INTO THE CREATIVE ARTS IN SOUTH AFRICA. See Schutte Commission.