In terms of the Rules, an ad hoc committee may only be established for the performance of a specific task. The mandate of the ad hoc committee was to consider the submissions by the President in response to the Public Protector's Report and make recommendations, where applicable. The Committee was composed of 12 members: ANC 7, DA 2, Cope 1, IFP 1 and other parties 1. The Committee was mandated to report no than later 30 April 2014.