Four committees were established in 2004 to advise the Secretary for Home Affairs on policies and strategies for the development of arts and culture. These are the Committee on Performing Arts, the Committee on Museums, the Committee on Libraries and the Advisory Committee on Cantonese Opera. The performing arts, museums and libraries committees base their plans for the development of cultural facilities and services on the Culture and Heritage Commission policy recommendations.

Apart from fostering community support and partnership with different sectors, the committees also seek to enhance public interest and understanding in the performing, visual and literary arts.

The Advisory Committee on Cantonese Opera advises the Secretary for Home Affairs on the promotion, preservation, study and further development of Cantonese opera in Hong Kong.