Youth Parliament Toolkit
A petition to Parliament is a formal written request calling for some sort of action from the Legislative Assembly or the Government.
Guides
Rules of Debate
A petition to Parliament is a formal written request calling for some sort of action from the Legislative Assembly or the Government.
Motions
A petition to Parliament is a formal written request calling for some sort of action from the Legislative Assembly or the Government.
Question Time
A petition to Parliament is a formal written request calling for some sort of action from the Legislative Assembly or the Government.
Petitioning Parliament
A petition to Parliament is a formal written request calling for some sort of action from the Legislative Assembly or the Government.
The Mace
The mace is a ceremonial symbol of the Speaker’s authority. It is commonly accepted that the House is not properly constituted without the presence of the mace; therefore no business is conducted in the House without it. In fact, a Sitting of the House commences only when the mace is in place. At the beginning …
Guide for Visitors at a Sitting of the Parliament
Admission to the Public Galleries is a privilege extended by Parliament, and visitors attending must conform with established forms of behaviour and dress. The dress code for persons entering the Chamber is business attire. Persons must, at all times, be dressed tidily. The following are not allowed within the Chambers: T-shirts; Vests/merino Slippers; Short pants; …
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Guide for Witnesses Appearing Before the Public Accounts Committee
INTRODUCTION 1. This guide provides information and advice that will be of benefit to witnesses appearing before the Public Accounts Committee of the Legislature of Montserrat. The role of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is to consider accounts and reports on accounts laid before the Legislature. 2. The PAC is a permanent committee of the …
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How the Montserrat Legislative Assembly Works
The Montserrat Legislative Assembly (MLA) is a group of people who are responsible for making the laws of Montserrat. In fact, the main function of the Legislative Assembly is to make laws. The first step in the process is for a member, usually a Cabinet member, to propose a law. This comes to the Legislative …
The Public Accounts Committee: An Important Arm of the Montserrat Legislative Assembly
One of the functions of the Montserrat Legislative Assembly is to authorize expenditure for a given financial year. The budget presentation and debate is part of this process, which culminates in the authorization of expenditure. Having authorized expenditure, it is incumbent on the Legislative Assembly to ensure that the funds have been expended in a …
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