What does the cryptic crossword clue "Reptile, one ruling civil contingencies committee (4,5)" mean?

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Reptile, one ruling civil contingencies committee (4,5)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #31181 | 27 Across | 2026-03-07 flower

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