National Assembly Leadership
The leadership of the National Assembly guides and directs its work, ensuring effective representation and governance.
The National Assembly is led by the Speaker, who presides over plenary sessions and ensures orderly conduct of business. The Speaker is assisted by the Deputy Speaker, the Majority Leader, and the Minority Leader. Together with the National Assembly Authority, they provide strategic direction for the institution.
Role of the Speaker
The Speaker is the presiding officer and highest authority of the National Assembly. Elected by Members at the beginning of each legislative term, the Speaker ensures the orderly conduct of parliamentary business, maintains decorum, and interprets the Standing Orders.
Key Responsibilities
- Presiding over plenary sessions and maintaining order
- Interpreting and enforcing Standing Orders
- Representing the Assembly at official functions
- Chairing the National Assembly Authority
"The Speaker shall be impartial and shall protect the rights of all Members, regardless of party affiliation."
Role of the Deputy Speaker
The Deputy Speaker assists the Speaker in presiding over the National Assembly and assumes the role of Speaker in their absence. Elected by Members, the Deputy Speaker plays a crucial role in maintaining parliamentary order and continuity.
Key Responsibilities
- Presiding over sessions in the Speaker's absence
Party Leadership
The Majority and Minority Leaders coordinate the legislative agenda and represent their respective party caucuses
National Assembly Authority
The National Assembly Authority is the body mandated to supervise the National Assembly Service. It provides strategic oversight and ensures the effective administration of the National Assembly.
Composition of the Authority
Chairperson
The Speaker
4 Members
Appointed by the Speaker on advice of a Committee
Secretary
The Clerk of the National Assembly
Functions of the Authority
As prescribed by the National Assembly Service Act, the Authority is responsible for the general supervision over the Service. It considers and approves the prepared financial estimates of the National Assembly and promotes the welfare of members of the National Assembly and members of the Service.
General supervision over the National Assembly Service
Consider and approve financial estimates
Promote welfare of Members and Service staff
Review and present annual reports to the Assembly