Editing Storting (section)

===Other committees===
There are four other committees, that run parallel to the standing committees. The [[Enlarged Committee on Foreign Affairs]] consists of members of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence, the presidium, and the parliamentary leaders. The committee discusses important issues related to foreign affairs, trade policy, and national safety with the government. Discussions are confidential. The European Committee consists of the members of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence and the parliamentary delegation to the [[European Economic Area]] (EEA) and the [[European Free Trade Area]] (EFTA). The committee conducts discussions with the government regarding directives from the [[European Union]].

The [[Election Committee (Parliament of Norway)|Election Committee]] consists of 37 members, and is responsible for internal elections within the parliament, as well as delegating and negotiating party and representative allocation within the presidium, standing committees, and other committees. The [[Preparatory Credentials Committee]] has 16 members and is responsible for approving the election.