Strictly speaking, a Delegation is a Sub-committee within a Committee. Delegations are basically in charge of a special assignment. The National Council and the Council of States have the following joint Delegations:
Delegations with a special status among the committees are the Delegations to international Parliamentary Assemblies. Their assignment is to represent the Swiss Federal Assembly in an international body. Both Chambers have Delegations to the following:
Standing Delegations charged with fostering relations with foreign Parliaments