'Referring the matter to a committee' can be a device for diluting authority, diffusing responsibility and delaying decisions.
“I like relaxed sets. I like to feel that I can make a mistake without feeling like I'm costing somebody money. I like a sense of freedom. I like it when people are open and are willing to let you do your work.”
“I'm one of those old-fashioned homosexuals, not one of the newfangled ones who are born joining parades.”