Section 16: Chief Whip shall be responsible for -

(a) ensuring that members of his party attend and vote in Parliament; (c) securing the governing party's votes on its legislative policy programme; (c) linking the Government and the Opposition Party in Parliament; and (d) maintaining discipline in Parliament and ensuring that a quorum is obtained. Leader o f Opposition. Other Party Leaders. Chief Whip. 24. There shall be a Management Board of the Parliamentary Service, consisting of the Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Director General and other Directors of the Parliamentary Service, to assist the Clerk of Parliament in the discharge of his duties. 25. (1) The Clerk of Parliament shall be the Head of the Parliamentary Service and shall be responsible to the Commission for - (a) the day-to-day administration and management of the affairs of Parliament and the Parliamentary Service; (b) the control of the staff of the Parliamentary Service; (c) the management of the funds, property and business of Parliament; and (d) the performance of such other functions as Parliament or the Commission may determine. (2) A person shall not be qualified for appointment as Clerk of Parliament unless he - (a) is a citizen of Sierra Leone; (b) possesses at least a Bachelor's Degree in the arts, social science, management or public administration from a recognised University; (c) has a minimum of 5 years' experience in parliamentary or public administration; (d) has not been convicted and sentenced for an offence which involves corruption, fraud or dishonesty; or Management Board. Clerk of No. 26 The Parliament Act 2023No. 26 The Parliament Act 202316 17