Control commission
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A control commission is an independent regulatory body. Control commissions are most often found in regulated industries and political organisations. They typically have full authority to operate within the regulations that establish them.
- In the aftermath of the Second World War, the defeated AxisAxis PowersThe Axis powers , also known as the Axis alliance, Axis nations, Axis countries, or just the Axis, was an alignment of great powers during the mid-20th century that fought World War II against the Allies. It began in 1936 with treaties of friendship between Germany and Italy and between Germany and...
countries were administered by Allied Control Commissions consisting of representatives of the major Allied Powers. Compare also the Military Inter-Allied Commission of ControlMilitary Inter-Allied Commission of ControlThe term Military Inter-Allied Commission of Control was used in a series of peace treaties concluded after the First World War between different countries...
established after World War IWorld War IWorld War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
. - In regulated industries, including gamingGamblingGambling is the wagering of money or something of material value on an event with an uncertain outcome with the primary intent of winning additional money and/or material goods...
, alcohol and monopolies, control commissions may define and implement regulations set by legislatures. They can be involved in the allocation of licenses and the defining of operating requirements for market participants. - In political organisations, control commissions may be committees that are independent of the leadership of the organisation who ensure the correct functioning of the organisation. Membership of commissions typically excludes members of the presiding body and their staff, or includes one member of the presiding body. Commission duties might include the oversight of disciplinary proceedings, the investigation of alleged irregularities, the oversight of financial management and the interpretation of rules and statutes.
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These are some examples of control commissions:- Manitoa Gaming Control Commission
- European Young Socialists, Control Commission
- Socialist Action (US) Constitution includes an outline of its Control Commission
- Socialist Party (Australia) Constitution includes an outline of its Control Commission