Primary activities include organization of visits by groups of state legislators. Investigates faculty grievances against the University arising from denials of promotion or tenure or from other causes and makes recommendations concerning the resolution of such grievances. Panels are appointed from the Commission and meet as needed. Prescribes such general rules of procedure as are not provided in the constitution or bylaws of the Senate. Questions regarding the meaning of the constitution or bylaws are ordinarily referred to this Committee.
Members serve on committees reviewing various offices of the administration.