Parliament & Executive https://www.parliament.gov.to/about-our-parliament/how-parliament-works/parliament-executive/20-parliament-data-articles/parliamentary-support Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:44:56 +1300 Joomla! - Open Source Content Management en-gb Public Awareness initiatives https://www.parliament.gov.to/public-awareness-initiatives https://www.parliament.gov.to/public-awareness-initiatives
  • The Office also undertakes a lot of work in promoting the work of the Legislative Assembly to the public and in schools.
  • A public outreach team lead by the Deputy Clerk regularly visits schools and villages to explain the work of the Assembly and the importance of public participation in the law making process.
  • The Office held its first parliamentary week in October 2014.This provided an opportunity for schools to visit the Assembly and meet Members.
  • The Office also implemented the first ever women's parliament in 2014 and regularly supports youth parliament initiatives.
  • Members  are  encouraged  to  participate  in  the  various  public awareness initiatives being undertaken by the Office.  It provides another opportunity for Members to interact with the public.
    • ]]>     sioto.fine@gmail.com (Webmaster) Parliamentary Support Wed, 21 Jan 2015 23:37:56 +1300     Research assistance and secretariat support services https://www.parliament.gov.to/research-assistance-and-secretariat-support-services https://www.parliament.gov.to/research-assistance-and-secretariat-support-services Other support services* available to Members from the Office include:

    • Interpretation of Rules and Procedures, and Standing Orders (Clerk)
    • Human resource issues & travel arrangements (Deputy Clerk) (c) Queries  relating to salary, allowances and benefits (Financial Controller)
    • Legal opinions (Legal Counsel)
    • Records management (Clerk Assistant Reporting) (f) Committee work support (Committee Clerks) (g)Research assistance (Parliamentary researchers) (h)IT assistance (IT officers)
    • Secretarial work (Members’ secretaries) (j) Library resources (Librarian)
    • Copies of documents (Table officer)
    • Appointment with the Speaker (Speaker’s PA)

    (*These services are to be used only for work directly related to the roles and functions of a Member and not for other unrelated work.)

    ]]>     sioto.fine@gmail.com (Webmaster) Parliamentary Support Wed, 21 Jan 2015 23:35:12 +1300     Legislative drafting support https://www.parliament.gov.to/about-our-parliament/how-parliament-works/parliament-executive/20-parliament-data-articles/parliamentary-support/317-legislative-drafting-support https://www.parliament.gov.to/about-our-parliament/how-parliament-works/parliament-executive/20-parliament-data-articles/parliamentary-support/317-legislative-drafting-support The Legal Counsel is  available to assist Members with legislative drafting needs, particularly drafting of Private Bills.

    ]]>     sioto.fine@gmail.com (Webmaster) Parliamentary Support Wed, 21 Jan 2015 23:34:28 +1300     Status of the Office and the Staff Guidelines https://www.parliament.gov.to/status-of-the-office-and-the-staff-guidelines https://www.parliament.gov.to/status-of-the-office-and-the-staff-guidelines
  • Parliamentary staff are independent of the Public Service Commission.  All matters relating to employment issues are under the direct control of the Speaker and the Clerk.
  • Since  2010,  parliamentary  staff  have  been  recruited  through interview  committees established by the Speaker. Based on the committee’s recommendation, the Speaker then makes a recommendation  for  appointment  to  the  Legislative  Assembly (clause 19 of the Legislative Assembly Act).
  • Clause19 of the Legislative Assembly Act further states that the Clerk is responsible for setting the general guidelines for staff. A copy of the Staff  Guidelines is available from the parliamentary library.
  • The Staff Guidelines is an important  instrument  because it provides the  basis as to how the Office deals with work related issues.
    • ]]>     sioto.fine@gmail.com (Webmaster) Parliamentary Support Wed, 21 Jan 2015 23:33:41 +1300     Structure of the Office of the Legislative Assembly https://www.parliament.gov.to/structure-of-the-office-of-the-legislative-assembly https://www.parliament.gov.to/structure-of-the-office-of-the-legislative-assembly

    ]]>     sioto.fine@gmail.com (Webmaster) Parliamentary Support Wed, 21 Jan 2015 23:32:13 +1300     Clerk of the Legislative Assembly https://www.parliament.gov.to/clerk-of-the-legislative-assembly https://www.parliament.gov.to/clerk-of-the-legislative-assembly
  • The Clerk of the Legislative Assembly is the Chief Executive Officer of the Office of the Legislative Assembly.  The statutory duties of the Clerk under section 19 of the Legislative Assembly Act includes:
    • providing procedural, legal and administrative services to the Speaker and members of the Legislative Assembly;
    • employing,  (in  conjunction  with  the  Speaker  and  with  the approval of the Assembly), and supervising and setting general guidelines for all staff employed at the offices of the Assembly;
    • providing a secretariat to the Assembly and its committees; and
    • advising the Speaker and members on parliamentary law and procedure.
  • The Clerk is appointed by the Speaker with the approval of the Legislative Assembly.
  • It  is  important  for  Members  to  ensure  that  the  Office  of  the Legislative Assembly is well resourced since the overall work of the  Assembly  depends  very  much  on  the  quality  of  support provided by the Office.
    • ]]>     sioto.fine@gmail.com (Webmaster) Parliamentary Support Wed, 21 Jan 2015 23:31:09 +1300     Office of the Legislative Assembly https://www.parliament.gov.to/office-of-the-legislative-assembly https://www.parliament.gov.to/office-of-the-legislative-assembly The Office of the Legislative Assembly is tasked with providing the secretarial and technical support services to the Legislative Assembly and to Members in their capacity as parliamentarians.

    ]]>     sioto.fine@gmail.com (Webmaster) Parliamentary Support Wed, 21 Jan 2015 23:30:00 +1300     Contact Information https://www.parliament.gov.to/contact-us https://www.parliament.gov.to/contact-us
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