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The Parliament Office contributes to the effective functioning of the National Assembly under the direction of the Speaker. It also provides administrative support to the National Assembly and the Clerk.
Clerk and Deputy Clerk
The Clerk, assisted by the Deputy Clerk, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Parliament Office. Their duties include preparing Order Papers and other parliamentary documents for National Assembly sittings, providing procedural advice and information as requested by the Speaker and Members of Parliament, preparing bills as approved by the National Assembly for the President’s signature and producing and maintaining records of the National Assembly.
The Clerk also serves as the liaison between the Parliament of Guyana and those international organisations in which it holds membership, such as the Amazonian Parliament, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and its Caribbean Regional grouping, and the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
The Parliament Office is also responsible for all financial disbursement to Members of Parliament with the Deputy Clerk serving as the Accounting Officer. The Deputy Clerk also coordinates all human resources and the physical maintenance of the Public Buildings.
The positions of the Clerk and Deputy Clerk are Constitutional offices; thereto appointments are made by the President acting on advice from the Speaker. All other Parliament Office staff are appointed by the Public Service Commission after consultation with the Clerk.
Reportorial
The Reportorial section facilitates the production and printing of the verbatim records of the National Assembly (Hansards) and its committees.
Maintenance & Security
This section assists with the maintenance, cleaning and internal security of the Public Buildings.
Budgeting & Finance
The Budgeting and Finance section supports Parliament Office’s operation by ensuring the availability of funds for activities undertaken by the National Assembly, its Committees and the Parliament Office.
Central Accounts
The Central Accounting unit supports the Parliament Office’s execution of its programmes and ensures proper accountability in accordance with the rules and regulations.
Expenditure, Planning & Management
The Expenditure, Planning & Management unit assists with the fiscal and expenditure planning of the National Assembly and its Committees.
Human Resources
The Human Resources section is responsible for providing the Parliament Office staff with the most suitable working environment which allows for job satisfaction, job security, promotional opportunities, training and for their general welfare.
Registry
The Registry maintains the records of the National Assembly, its Committees and the Parliament Office. The Registry also provides the messenger service for the Parliament Office.
Procedural and Sale of Legislation
The Procedural and Sale of Legislation section assists with the processing of Bills, Acts and Regulations, and ensures adequate supplies of legislation for distribution and sale.
Committee
The Committee Division provides clerical and administrative support to ensure the efficient functioning of various Committees.
Transportation
This section provides the transportation requirements of the Parliament Office.
Parliamentary Library Documentation and Resource
The Parliamentary Library utilises up to date computer technologies to maintain and record all the Parliamentary documents. The Library provides research services to the Members of Parliament, Judges, Lawyers, Students and other Government Officials.
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