(c) Procedure for electing Speaker and Deputy Speaker Act No.15 of 1984 Art.14 have disqualified him from election or would make him lose the qualifications for being elected Deputy Speaker; or if that person is removed from the office of Deputy Speaker by a resolution of the National Assembly. 86.-(1) There shall be held an election of the Speaker at the first sitting of the first meeting of National Assembly, and at any first sitting of the National Assembly immediately after the occurrence of a vacancy in the office of Speaker. (2) There shall be held an election of the Deputy Speaker at any time during the first meeting of the National Assembly, which time shall be appointed by the National Assembly, and during the first sitting of the National Assembly immediately after the office of Deputy Speaker falls vacant. (3) The election of a Speaker as well as that of Deputy Speaker shall be by secret ballot and shall be conducted in accordance with the procedure prescribed by the Standing Orders of the National Assembly. Office of Parliament Clerk of the National Assembly Act No.15 of 1984 Art.14 87.-(1) There shall be a Clerk of the National Assembly who shall be appointed by the President from amongst persons holding high office in the service of the Union Government. (2) The Clerk of the National Assembly shall be the Chief Executive in the office of the National Assembly, and shall be responsible for the efficient discharge of the business of Parliament in conformity with the provisions of this Constitution and of the relevant law. The Secretariat of the National Assembly Act No.15 of 1984 Art.14 88.-(1) There shall be a Secretariat of the National Assembly which shall consist of such number of offices within the service of the Government as the President may direct. (2) The Secretariat of the National Assembly shall consist of officers of such number and grades as may be determined from time to time by the relevant Service Commission after consultation with the Clerk of the National Assembly. (3) The Secretariat of the National Assembly, under the leadership of the Clerk of the National Assembly shall discharge all duties and functions prescribed or as may be necessary for the purpose of ensuring the efficient discharge by the National Assembly and Members of Parliament of the functions of Parliament under this Constitution. Procedure in the National Assembly Standing Orders of the National Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the National 89.-(1) Assembly may make Standing Orders for the purpose of prescribing procedure for the conduct of its business. 54

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