Parliamentary Management Commission And Sessional Committees: Appointments And Agreements.pdf

This order paper outlines various matters to be considered by the Barbados House of Assembly during its 100th sitting in the 2013-2018 session. Key points include:

Management Commission of Parliament:

- Appointment of ex-officio and appointed members as per the Parliament (Administration) Act, Cap. 10.

Sessional Select Committees:

- Committee of Privileges: To review matters involving House privileges, chaired by M. A. Carrington (Chairman).
- Committee on Public Accounts: Responsible for examining public expenditure accounts and entities with government majority shareholdings.
- Standing Orders Committee: Oversees the rules of procedure for the House.
- Library Committee: Manages the parliamentary library.

Resolutions:

1. Memorandum of Understanding, Implementation Agreement, and Power Purchase Agreement:
- Call on the Prime Minister to produce comments/opinions from relevant entities regarding these agreements binding Barbados.

2. Disabilities Legislation:
- Proposal for legislation promoting respect, non-discrimination, participation, equality of opportunity, and accessibility for persons with disabilities.

3. Transparency in Government Agreements:
- Request for urgent production by the Prime Minister (as Cabinet Chairman) of agreements made on behalf of Barbados to ensure public understanding and protect government interests.

4. Domestic Violence and Bullying:
- Resolution calling for the tabling, debate, and implementation of amended domestic violence legislation within 6 months.
- Study on bullying factors, recommendations for control, and strategic plan presentation within specified timeframes.

Order of Business (Standing Order 10):

Outlines the typical order in which business is conducted during each sitting day, including formal entry of the Speaker, prayers, announcements, and messages from His Excellency the Governor-General.