(5)
The Speaker of each House shall appoint a Clerk for the respective House in
accordance with the Conduct of Business Regulations.
(6)
The Clerk of each House shall be responsible for preparing the sessions of the
respective House and running of its administrative affairs under the supervision of
the Speaker of that House.
(7)
Each House shall consider broad inclusiveness in the election and apportionment
of its officers and staff.
Emoluments of Members of the National Legislature
70.
(1)
Members of the National Legislature shall be paid emoluments and provided with
facilities as determined by law.
(2)
A member of the National Legislature, other than the Speakers, Deputies,
Minority Leaders, Chairpersons and Deputy Chairpersons of the specialized
committees, and Chief Whips, may hold any other office in the private sector,
with remuneration or engage in any profit making business; provided that such
office or business does not compromise his or her duty as a member.
Minority Leaders
71.
(1)
The largest party or coalition of parties in each House, not forming the
government, shall elect from among its members the Minority Leader.
(2)
In relation to the conduct of business of each House, the Minority Leader shall:
(a)
(b)
(3)
rank fourth in protocol after the President, the Vice President and the
Speaker, in that order within each House; and
have the right of second reply, after the Minister designated to lead
Government Business in each House, to an address to the House by the
President.
The Conduct of Business Regulations of each House shall provide for the
effective participation of the Minority Leaders in their respective Houses.
Committees of the National Legislature
72.
(1)
Each House shall have standing specialized committees and may establish ad hoc
committees for the efficient discharge of its functions.
(2)
The functions of the standing and ad hoc committees of each House shall be
determined by its Conduct of Business Regulations.
(3)
The two Houses may form inter-House standing or ad hoc committees for specific
matters that are of concern to the two Houses.
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