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The Clerk's role can be categorised into two groups: procedural duties inside and outside the Chamber and the position of head of Department of the Legislative Assembly.
| 1 | Duties in the House. The Clerk’s role is most important when the Assembly is sitting. The Clerk sits at the table in front of the Speaker with the other clerks and helps the Speaker apply the standing orders, constitutional requirements and precedents to various procedures. Other responsibilities of the Clerk include: | |
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certifying that bills have been passed correctly. |
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ringing the bills for divisions and to obtain a quorum. |
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chairing the election of the Speaker. |
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recording the official minutes, known as the Votes and Proceedings. |
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advising the
Speaker, government, opposition, individual members and
committees on procedural matters involving
drafting of motions, amendments to bills and other matters. |
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| The Clerk is assisted by the Deputy Clerk and Assistant Clerk Committees, who sit at the table with the Clerk, and the Assistant Clerk Procedure, who also sits in the Chamber. | ||
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Head of Department. As Department Head the Clerk manages the Department of the Legislative Assembly, and reports to the Speaker, much like other departments operate under a secretary and a minister. |
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the Department of the Legislative Assembly provides services, advice and support to the Speaker, House, committees, members, the public and government departments. |
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the Clerk works with other parliamentary department heads on the overall operation of the Parliament. |
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< Historical Origins : Return to Fact Sheet 21 Index : Clerk of the Parliament >
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