noun
investigation committee of a local assembly (under Section 100 of the Local Government Act)
A special committee established by a local assembly in Japan to investigate matters related to local government affairs, based on Article 100 of the Local Autonomy Act.
県議会は百条委員会を設置して、知事の疑惑を調査することに決めた。
The prefectural assembly decided to set up an investigation committee under Section 100 to look into the governor's alleged misconduct.
From 百条 (Article 100) + 委員会 (committee), referring to the article of the Local Autonomy Act that authorizes such committees.