Chapter 8, Part 6 · Art. 127
Parliamentary Service Commission
- There is a Parliamentary Service Commission.
Art. 127(1)
(1) There is established the Parliamentary Service Commission.
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Art. 127(6)
(6) The Commission is responsible for— (a) providing services and facilities to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of Parliament; (b) constituting offices in the parliamentary service, and appointing and supervising office holders; (c) preparing annual estimates of expenditure of the parliamentary service and submitting them to the National Assembly for approval, and exercising budgetary control over the service; (d) undertaking, singly or jointly with other relevant organisations, programmes to promote the ideals of parliamentary democracy; and (e) performing other functions— (i) necessary for the well-being of the members and staff of Parliament; or (ii) prescribed by national legislation.
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- A special commission takes care of Parliament's staff, services and budget.
Art. 127(6)
(6) The Commission is responsible for— (a) providing services and facilities to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of Parliament; (b) constituting offices in the parliamentary service, and appointing and supervising office holders; (c) preparing annual estimates of expenditure of the parliamentary service and submitting them to the National Assembly for approval, and exercising budgetary control over the service; (d) undertaking, singly or jointly with other relevant organisations, programmes to promote the ideals of parliamentary democracy; and (e) performing other functions— (i) necessary for the well-being of the members and staff of Parliament; or (ii) prescribed by national legislation.
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