Section 9, The Parliament Act, 2023

The Speaker as head of Parliament shall be responsiblefor the governance of Parliament including - (a) the execution of powers conferred upon the Speaker by the Constitution and Standing Orders; (b) the promotion of the welfare of Members and Staff of Parliament; (c) the provision of strategic direction for the Commission; (d) managing relations with other Parliaments; (e) dealing with chamber matters relating to procedures; (f) chairing the following committees - (i) the House Committee; (ii) the Committee on Absenteeism; (iii) the Standing Order Committee; (iv) the Public Petition Committee; (v) the Committee of Selection; and (vi) such other matters as may be referred to the Speaker of Parliament by the Constitution, Standing Orders or the Clerk of Parliament. Speaker of 28. (1) The Commission may appoint such consultants or advisers as it may think necessary for the efficient performance of the functions of the Parliamentary Service. . 29. (1) The Commission may establish such Directorates and Offices in the Parliamentary Service as it considers necessary or expedient for the efficient and effective performance of the functions of the Parliamentary Service. (2) The following Directorates are hereby established: (a) Department of Committees; (b) Department of Official Reports; (c) Department of Legislative Services; (d) Department of Sergent–at–Arms; (e) Department of Finance; (f) Department of Human Resource and Administration; (g) Department of Procurement and Transport; (h) Department of Partnership Research and Programmes; (i) Department of Library and Documentation; (j) Department of Information Communication and Technology; (k) Department of Parliamentary and Public Relations; (l) Department of Internal Control & Compliance. Commission to appoint consultants etc. Directorates o f