noun
standing committee
A permanent committee within an organization, such as a parliament, board, or association, that meets regularly.
国会の常置委員会は定期的に開かれる。
The standing committees of the Diet are held regularly.
A special or ad hoc committee formed for a specific purpose, as opposed to a permanent standing committee.
Compound of 常置 (permanent placement) and 委員会 (committee).