A preliminary investigation is conducted by the Petitions and Public Participation Unit of the Legislature to establish the facts relating to the petition and to obtain an official response from the relevant person or institution. The response is then discussed with the petitioner. The petition, together with the response, is submitted to the Speaker for consideration and referral to the committee of the Legislature. The details of the committee assigned by the Speaker of the Legislature to consider the petition and information in regard to committee meetings are conveyed to the petitioner at least one week in advance of the meetings.