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Wakilii

Administration of Parliament Act

Cap. 257 Act 6 of 1997 Current version · as at 31 December 2000

An Act to provide for the administration of Parliament and for the employment and remuneration of officers and staff of Parliament and for other purposes connected therewith.

Enacted1997
Commenced15 August 1997
Last amended28 July 2023Act 17 of 2023
Point-in-time consolidation · as at 31 December 2000. This page may not reflect amendments made after that date. Confirm the current position against the latest Uganda Gazette before relying on it.

About this Act

An Act to provide for the administration of Parliament and for the employment and remuneration of officers and staff of Parliament and for other purposes connected therewith.

Jurisdiction
Uganda
Type
Principal Legislation
Status
In force
Language
English

Amendments

2 amending instruments
  1. 28 July 2023 Law Revision (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2023 Act 17 of 2023
  2. 04 August 2006 Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Act, 2006 Act 22 of 2006

Full text of the Act

9 parts · 39 sections

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Uganda

Administration of Parliament Act

Chapter 257

Commenced on 15 August 1997

[This is the version of this document at 31 December 2000.]

An Act to provide for the administration of Parliament and for the employment and remuneration of officers and staff of Parliament and for other purposes connected therewith.

Part I

1. Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires (a) "classification" means arrangement of officers and offices in classes and includes the allotment to officers or offices of salaries or limits of salary according to the value of their work;

(b)

"clerk" means the clerk to Parliament;

(c)

"commission" means the Parliamentary Commission established under this Act;

(d)

"financial year" has the same meaning as in the Constitution;

(e)

"leader of Government business" means a Minister of Government so designated by the President;

(f)

"office" means an office in the service created under section 14 but does not include the office of the clerk;

(g)

"service" means the parliamentary service established under section 9 ;

(h)

"unattached officer" means an officer who is not occupying an office.

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What this section does
Definition

This section supplies the definitions or statutory meaning governing “Interpretation”.

“In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires (a) "classification" means arrangement of officers and offices in classes and includes the allotment to officers or offices of salaries or limits of salary according to the value of their work;”
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Practical effect

Use this definition when interpreting other provisions that employ the language addressed by “Interpretation”.

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  1. (b) "clerk" means the clerk to Parliament;
  2. (c) "commission" means the Parliamentary Commission established under this Act;
  3. (d) "financial year" has the same meaning as in the Constitution;
  4. (e) "leader of Government business" means a Minister of Government so designated by the President;
  5. (f) "office" means an office in the service created under section 14 but does not include the office of the clerk;
  6. (g) "service" means the parliamentary service established under section 9;
  7. (h) "unattached officer" means an officer who is not occupying an office.
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

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No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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Part II

2. Establishment of the commission
(1)

There shall be a commission called the Parliamentary Commission.

(2)

The commission shall be composed of the Speaker, the leader of Government business, the Minister responsible for finance and three members of Parliament elected by Parliament none of whom shall be a Minister.

(3)

The commission shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and with power to sue and be sued in its corporate name and to do or suffer to be done all things which may be or are suffered by a body corporate.

(4)

The Speaker shall be the chairperson of the commission.

(5)

The clerk to Parliament shall be the secretary to the commission and shall arrange the business for and cause to be recorded and kept the minutes of the meetings of the commission.

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What this section does
Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Establishment of the commission”.

“(1) There shall be a commission called the Parliamentary Commission.”
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Practical effect

The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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  1. (1) There shall be a commission called the Parliamentary Commission.
  2. (2) The commission shall be composed of the Speaker, the leader of Government business, the Minister responsible for finance and three members of Parliament elected by Parliament none of whom shall be a Minister.
  3. (3) The commission shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and with power to sue and be sued in its corporate name and to do or suffer to be done all things which may be or are suffered by a body corporate.
  4. (4) The Speaker shall be the chairperson of the commission.
  5. (5) The clerk to Parliament shall be the secretary to the commission and shall arrange the business for and cause to be recorded and kept the minutes of the meetings of the commission.
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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3. Tenure of office

A member of the commission shall hold office for the duration of the Parliament in which he or she is elected but shall not vacate the office until a member is nominated or elected in his or her place, as the case may be, immediately after a general election

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What this section does
Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Tenure of office”.

“A member of the commission shall hold office for the duration of the Parliament in which he or she is elected but shall not vacate the office until a member is nominated or elected in his or her place, as the case may be, immediately after a general election”
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Practical effect

The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. A member of the commission shall hold office for the duration of the Parliament in which he or she is elected but shall not vacate the office until a member is nominated or elected in his or her place, as the case may be, immediately after a general election
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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4. Vacation of office of a commissioner

A member of the commission shall cease to hold office on vacating his or her seat in accordance with article 83 of the Constitution.

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What this section does
Mandatory duty

This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Vacation of office of a commissioner”.

“A member of the commission shall cease to hold office on vacating his or her seat in accordance with article 83 of the Constitution.”
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Practical effect

The provision uses mandatory language; the responsible person or institution should be able to demonstrate compliance.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. A member of the commission shall cease to hold office on vacating his or her seat in accordance with article 83 of the Constitution.
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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5. Removal of a commissioner

A member of the commission, other than the Speaker and the leader of Government business, may be removed from office by Parliament for inability to perform the functions of his or her office arising from infirmity of body or mind, misbehaviour, misconduct or incompetence

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What this section does
Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Removal of a commissioner”.

“A member of the commission, other than the Speaker and the leader of Government business, may be removed from office by Parliament for inability to perform the functions of his or her office arising from infirmity of body or mind, misbehaviour, misconduct or incompetence”
Primary legislation Source quotation matched
Practical effect

The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. A member of the commission, other than the Speaker and the leader of Government business, may be removed from office by Parliament for inability to perform the functions of his or her office arising from infirmity of body or mind, misbehaviour, misconduct or incompetence
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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6. Functions of the commission

The functions of the commission shall include (a) to appoint, promote and exercise disciplinary control over persons holding public office in Parliament;

(b)

to review the terms and conditions of service, standing orders, training and qualifications of persons holding office in Parliament;

(c)

to provide security staff to maintain proper security for the members of Parliament and facilities within the precincts of Parliament;

(d)

to provide a parliamentary reporting service;

(e)

to provide such other staff and facilities as are required to ensure the efficient functioning of Parliament;

(f)

to cause to be prepared in each financial year estimates of revenues and expenditure for Parliament for the next financial year;

(g)

to make recommendations to Parliament on or, with the approval of Parliament, determine the allowances payable and privileges available to the Speaker, Deputy Speaker and members of Parliament;

(h)

to do such other things as may be necessary for the well-being of the members and staff of Parliament.

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What this section does
Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Functions of the commission”.

“The functions of the commission shall include (a) to appoint, promote and exercise disciplinary control over persons holding public office in Parliament;”
Primary legislation Source quotation matched
Practical effect

The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. (b) to review the terms and conditions of service, standing orders, training and qualifications of persons holding office in Parliament;
  2. (c) to provide security staff to maintain proper security for the members of Parliament and facilities within the precincts of Parliament;
  3. (d) to provide a parliamentary reporting service;
  4. (e) to provide such other staff and facilities as are required to ensure the efficient functioning of Parliament;
  5. (f) to cause to be prepared in each financial year estimates of revenues and expenditure for Parliament for the next financial year;
  6. (g) to make recommendations to Parliament on or, with the approval of Parliament, determine the allowances payable and privileges available to the Speaker, Deputy Speaker and members of Parliament;
  7. (h) to do such other things as may be necessary for the well-being of the members and staff of Parliament.
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Authority status: legislation is primary authority; judgment weight follows the displayed court level and the ratio caveat. Check version history

Part III

7. Decisions of the commission
(1)

Every decision of the commission shall, as far as possible, be by consensus.

(2)

Where on any matter consensus cannot be obtained, the matter shall be decided by voting; and the matter shall be taken to have been decided if supported by the votes of the majority of members present and voting.

(3)

The chairperson of the commission shall have neither an original nor a casting vote.

(4)

In any vote under subsection (2), each member of the commission shall have one vote, and none shall have a casting vote.

(5)

The quorum of the commission at any meeting shall be four.

(6)

The commission may act notwithstanding the absence of any member or any vacancy in the office of a member.

(7)

Subject to this Act, the commission may regulate its own procedure.

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What this section does
Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Decisions of the commission”.

“(1) Every decision of the commission shall, as far as possible, be by consensus.”
Primary legislation Source quotation matched
Practical effect

The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. (1) Every decision of the commission shall, as far as possible, be by consensus.
  2. (2) Where on any matter consensus cannot be obtained, the matter shall be decided by voting; and the matter shall be taken to have been decided if supported by the votes of the majority of members present and voting.
  3. (3) The chairperson of the commission shall have neither an original nor a casting vote.
  4. (4) In any vote under subsection (2), each member of the commission shall have one vote, and none shall have a casting vote.
  5. (5) The quorum of the commission at any meeting shall be four.
  6. (6) The commission may act notwithstanding the absence of any member or any vacancy in the office of a member.
  7. (7) Subject to this Act, the commission may regulate its own procedure.
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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8. Meetings of the commission
(1)

The commission shall meet at least once in two months.

(2)

All meetings of the commission shall be convened by the Speaker by giving not less than seven days' notice to the members.

(3)

The commission may also have extraordinary meetings as and when it is necessary.

(4)

Any three of the members of the commission may, in writing signed by each of them, demand an extraordinary meeting of the commission, specifying the agenda to be considered at that meeting.

(5)

The Speaker shall, on receipt of the demand for an extraordinary meeting, summon such a meeting giving three days' notice, but if the Speaker fails to summon the meeting within three days after receipt of the demand, any of the three members who originally demanded for the meeting may summon the meeting giving three days' notice.

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What this section does
Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Meetings of the commission”.

“(1) The commission shall meet at least once in two months.”
Primary legislation Source quotation matched
Practical effect

The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. (1) The commission shall meet at least once in two months.
  2. (2) All meetings of the commission shall be convened by the Speaker by giving not less than seven days' notice to the members.
  3. (3) The commission may also have extraordinary meetings as and when it is necessary.
  4. (4) Any three of the members of the commission may, in writing signed by each of them, demand an extraordinary meeting of the commission, specifying the agenda to be considered at that meeting.
  5. (5) The Speaker shall, on receipt of the demand for an extraordinary meeting, summon such a meeting giving three days' notice, but if the Speaker fails to summon the meeting within three days after receipt of the demand, any of the three members who originally demanded for the meeting may summon the meeting giving three days' notice.
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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9. The parliamentary service
(1)

There shall be a parliamentary service which shall be composed of persons appointed under section 6(a) and shall be subject to the direction and control of the commission.

(2)

The service shall form part of the public service of Uganda.

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What this section does
Procedural rule

This section establishes the governing procedure for “The parliamentary service”.

“(1) There shall be a parliamentary service which shall be composed of persons appointed under section 6(a) and shall be subject to the direction and control of the commission.”
Primary legislation Source quotation matched
Practical effect

A litigant should address this rule at the procedural stage named in the section and preserve evidence of compliance.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. (1) There shall be a parliamentary service which shall be composed of persons appointed under section 6(a) and shall be subject to the direction and control of the commission.
  2. (2) The service shall form part of the public service of Uganda.
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

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Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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10. Clerk

The clerk shall be the head of the parliamentary service and shall be responsible to the Speaker for the general working and efficient conduct of the business of the service

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What this section does
Mandatory duty

This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Clerk”.

“The clerk shall be the head of the parliamentary service and shall be responsible to the Speaker for the general working and efficient conduct of the business of the service”
Primary legislation Source quotation matched
Practical effect

The provision uses mandatory language; the responsible person or institution should be able to demonstrate compliance.

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Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. The clerk shall be the head of the parliamentary service and shall be responsible to the Speaker for the general working and efficient conduct of the business of the service
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Authority status: legislation is primary authority; judgment weight follows the displayed court level and the ratio caveat. Check version history
11. Delegation by the clerk

The clerk may, in consultation with the Speaker, by writing signed by him or her, delegate any functions of clerk under this Act to any officer in the service

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Delegation by the clerk”.

“The clerk may, in consultation with the Speaker, by writing signed by him or her, delegate any functions of clerk under this Act to any officer in the service”
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Practical effect

The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. The clerk may, in consultation with the Speaker, by writing signed by him or her, delegate any functions of clerk under this Act to any officer in the service
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Authority status: legislation is primary authority; judgment weight follows the displayed court level and the ratio caveat. Check version history
12. Responsibilities of the Speaker

The Speaker shall make recommendations to the commission as and when the need arises on (a) any alterations in the organisation, staffing or management of the service that are in his or her opinion necessary for the expedient or more economical, efficient or convenient working of the service or any branch of it; and

(b)

any alterations that are in his or her opinion necessary in the salaries or allowances of any officers or employees under his or her control, and the commission shall take action on the recommendations.

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Mandatory duty

This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Responsibilities of the Speaker”.

“The Speaker shall make recommendations to the commission as and when the need arises on (a) any alterations in the organisation, staffing or management of the service that are in his or her opinion necessary for the expedient or more economical, efficient or convenient working of the service or any branch of it; and”
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Practical effect

The provision uses mandatory language; the responsible person or institution should be able to demonstrate compliance.

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Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. (b) any alterations that are in his or her opinion necessary in the salaries or allowances of any officers or employees under his or her control, and the commission shall take action on the recommendations.
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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13. Consultation with Public Service Commission

The commission shall, in determining the terms and conditions of employment of members of the service under section 6 or 12 , consult with the Public Service Commission

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Procedural rule

This section establishes the governing procedure for “Consultation with Public Service Commission”.

“The commission shall, in determining the terms and conditions of employment of members of the service under section 6 or 12, consult with the Public Service Commission”
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Practical effect

A litigant should address this rule at the procedural stage named in the section and preserve evidence of compliance.

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Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. The commission shall, in determining the terms and conditions of employment of members of the service under section 6 or 12, consult with the Public Service Commission
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

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Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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14. Creation of offices

The commission may upon the recommendation of the Speaker (a) create such number of offices as will ensure the efficient functioning of the service; and

(b)

create, abolish, reclassify and change any designation of offices in the service.

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What this section does
Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Creation of offices”.

“The commission may upon the recommendation of the Speaker (a) create such number of offices as will ensure the efficient functioning of the service; and”
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Practical effect

The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. (b) create, abolish, reclassify and change any designation of offices in the service.
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Authority status: legislation is primary authority; judgment weight follows the displayed court level and the ratio caveat. Check version history
15. Recruitment
(1)

The commission may cause to be published in the Uganda Gazette or elsewhere invitations to persons to apply for appointment, promotion or transfer to any vacant office in the service.

(2)

The commission shall specify in a notice under subsection (1)-

(a)

the office or class of offices in respect of which applications for appointment, promotion or transfer are invited;

(b)

the salaries or limits of salaries that shall be applicable on appointment, promotion or transfer;

(c)

where applicable, the age limits and qualifications required;

(d)

such other matter, if any, which the commission may consider desirable but not inconsistent with this Act.

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What this section does
Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Recruitment”.

“(1) The commission may cause to be published in the Uganda Gazette or elsewhere invitations to persons to apply for appointment, promotion or transfer to any vacant office in the service.”
Primary legislation Source quotation matched
Practical effect

The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. (1) The commission may cause to be published in the Uganda Gazette or elsewhere invitations to persons to apply for appointment, promotion or transfer to any vacant office in the service.
  2. (2) The commission shall specify in a notice under subsection (1)-
  3. (a) the office or class of offices in respect of which applications for appointment, promotion or transfer are invited;
  4. (b) the salaries or limits of salaries that shall be applicable on appointment, promotion or transfer;
  5. (c) where applicable, the age limits and qualifications required;
  6. (d) such other matter, if any, which the commission may consider desirable but not inconsistent with this Act.
Judicial interpretation

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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16. Terms of employment

If an officer was immediately before his or her appointment to the service an officer in the public service, his or her service as an officer of the public service shall be counted as service in the parliamentary service for purposes of (a) leave;

(b)

pay in lieu of leave;

(c)

calculating pension and other gratuities.

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This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Terms of employment”.

“If an officer was immediately before his or her appointment to the service an officer in the public service, his or her service as an officer of the public service shall be counted as service in the parliamentary service for purposes of (a) leave;”
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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. (b) pay in lieu of leave;
  2. (c) calculating pension and other gratuities.
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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17. Leave to serve under other Acts
(1)

If an officer in the service is appointed under another Act other than this Act, the Speaker may, on application, grant the officer leave of absence without pay for the period of absence.

(2)

The period during which an officer is absent on leave under subsection (1) shall be counted as part of his or her period of service.

(3)

Where an officer is granted leave under this section, his or her other office in the service becomes vacant on commencement of the leave; and he or she is an unattached officer for the period of leave.

(4)

At the end of the period of leave, an unattached officer subject to retirement age or dismissal for misconduct shall be entitled to be appointed to an office not lower in classification than his or her former office.

(5)

Where there is no vacancy to which an officer may be suitably appointed in accordance with subsection (4), the officer shall continue as an unattached officer until a suitable vacancy occurs.

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Leave to serve under other Acts”.

“(1) If an officer in the service is appointed under another Act other than this Act, the Speaker may, on application, grant the officer leave of absence without pay for the period of absence.”
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The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. (1) If an officer in the service is appointed under another Act other than this Act, the Speaker may, on application, grant the officer leave of absence without pay for the period of absence.
  2. (2) The period during which an officer is absent on leave under subsection (1) shall be counted as part of his or her period of service.
  3. (3) Where an officer is granted leave under this section, his or her other office in the service becomes vacant on commencement of the leave; and he or she is an unattached officer for the period of leave.
  4. (4) At the end of the period of leave, an unattached officer subject to retirement age or dismissal for misconduct shall be entitled to be appointed to an office not lower in classification than his or her former office.
  5. (5) Where there is no vacancy to which an officer may be suitably appointed in accordance with subsection (4), the officer shall continue as an unattached officer until a suitable vacancy occurs.
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Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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18. Oath

Before assuming the duties of his or her office, an officer shall take before the Speaker any oath under the Oaths Act prescribed by regulations made under section 37 , being an oath appropriate to an equivalent office in the public service

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This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Oath”.

“Before assuming the duties of his or her office, an officer shall take before the Speaker any oath under the Oaths Act prescribed by regulations made under section 37, being an oath appropriate to an equivalent office in the public service”
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  1. Before assuming the duties of his or her office, an officer shall take before the Speaker any oath under the Oaths Act prescribed by regulations made under section 37, being an oath appropriate to an equivalent office in the public service
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Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

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Amendment notes

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Part IV

19. Financial year estimates
(1)

In each financial year the commission shall prepare and submit to the President estimates for that year of the expenses of departments of Parliament and any other expenses incurred for the service of the house.

(2)

The President shall cause the estimates to be laid before Parliament without revision but with any recommendations that Government may have on them.

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Financial year estimates”.

“(1) In each financial year the commission shall prepare and submit to the President estimates for that year of the expenses of departments of Parliament and any other expenses incurred for the service of the house.”
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The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. (1) In each financial year the commission shall prepare and submit to the President estimates for that year of the expenses of departments of Parliament and any other expenses incurred for the service of the house.
  2. (2) The President shall cause the estimates to be laid before Parliament without revision but with any recommendations that Government may have on them.
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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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20. Expenses of Parliament

The administrative and operational expenses of Parliament, including all salaries, allowances, gratuities and pensions payable to or in respect of a person serving in Parliament, shall be charged on the Consolidated Fund

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This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Expenses of Parliament”.

“The administrative and operational expenses of Parliament, including all salaries, allowances, gratuities and pensions payable to or in respect of a person serving in Parliament, shall be charged on the Consolidated Fund”
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The provision uses mandatory language; the responsible person or institution should be able to demonstrate compliance.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. The administrative and operational expenses of Parliament, including all salaries, allowances, gratuities and pensions payable to or in respect of a person serving in Parliament, shall be charged on the Consolidated Fund
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Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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21. Bank accounts

The commission shall open and maintain such bank accounts as are necessary for the exercise of its functions and shall pay into them (a) all monies received from the Government for the purposes of this Act;

(b)

all monies appropriated by law for the purpose of carrying out or giving effect to this Act;

(c)

all other monies received by Parliament in the exercise of its functions.

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This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Bank accounts”.

“The commission shall open and maintain such bank accounts as are necessary for the exercise of its functions and shall pay into them (a) all monies received from the Government for the purposes of this Act;”
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  1. (b) all monies appropriated by law for the purpose of carrying out or giving effect to this Act;
  2. (c) all other monies received by Parliament in the exercise of its functions.
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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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22. Commission to establish procedures

The commission may establish procedures and expenditure involving (a) official overseas travel;

(b)

purchases necessary for the various departments of Parliament.

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Commission to establish procedures”.

“The commission may establish procedures and expenditure involving (a) official overseas travel;”
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Practical effect

The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. (b) purchases necessary for the various departments of Parliament.
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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23. Tender board

The commission may establish a tender board for Parliament to control and regulate the purchase and disposal of property and supply of works and services to or for the purposes of Parliament

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Tender board”.

“The commission may establish a tender board for Parliament to control and regulate the purchase and disposal of property and supply of works and services to or for the purposes of Parliament”
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Practical effect

The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. The commission may establish a tender board for Parliament to control and regulate the purchase and disposal of property and supply of works and services to or for the purposes of Parliament
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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Part V

24. Establishment of departments

There shall be established the following departments in the parliamentary service (a) department of the Speaker;

(b)

department of sergeant-at-arms;

(c)

department of the library, research and documentation;

(d)

department of the official report;

(e)

department of legislative counsel; and

(f)

department of finance and administration.

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This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Establishment of departments”.

“There shall be established the following departments in the parliamentary service (a) department of the Speaker;”
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The provision uses mandatory language; the responsible person or institution should be able to demonstrate compliance.

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  1. (b) department of sergeant-at-arms;
  2. (c) department of the library, research and documentation;
  3. (d) department of the official report;
  4. (e) department of legislative counsel; and
  5. (f) department of finance and administration.
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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25. Creation of departments

The commission may, in addition to the departments specified in section 24 , create other departments to ensure the efficient functioning of the departments' service

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Creation of departments”.

“The commission may, in addition to the departments specified in section 24, create other departments to ensure the efficient functioning of the departments' service”
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Practical effect

The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. The commission may, in addition to the departments specified in section 24, create other departments to ensure the efficient functioning of the departments' service
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

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Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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26. Abolition and merger

The commission may abolish or merge any of the departments of the service

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Abolition and merger”.

“The commission may abolish or merge any of the departments of the service”
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The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. The commission may abolish or merge any of the departments of the service
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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Part VI

27. Salary classification
(1)

Officers shall be given such classifications as are fixed by the Speaker subject to approval of the commission and in consultation with the Public Service Commission.

(2)

A classification under subsection (1) may provide for a rate of annual salary or a scale of rates of annual salary.

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Salary classification”.

“(1) Officers shall be given such classifications as are fixed by the Speaker subject to approval of the commission and in consultation with the Public Service Commission.”
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The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. (1) Officers shall be given such classifications as are fixed by the Speaker subject to approval of the commission and in consultation with the Public Service Commission.
  2. (2) A classification under subsection (1) may provide for a rate of annual salary or a scale of rates of annual salary.
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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28. Allowances

Officers and employees in the service may be paid such allowances in such cases and subject to such conditions as are determined by the commission

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Allowances”.

“Officers and employees in the service may be paid such allowances in such cases and subject to such conditions as are determined by the commission”
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Practical effect

The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. Officers and employees in the service may be paid such allowances in such cases and subject to such conditions as are determined by the commission
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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29. Hours of duty
(1)

The hours of duty of officers and employees shall be determined by the commission.

(2)

Notwithstanding subsection (1), officers and employees of the service shall, whenever required by the clerk, perform duties outside their normal hours in order to meet the exigencies of parliamentary business.

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Mandatory duty

This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Hours of duty”.

“(1) The hours of duty of officers and employees shall be determined by the commission.”
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The provision uses mandatory language; the responsible person or institution should be able to demonstrate compliance.

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  1. (1) The hours of duty of officers and employees shall be determined by the commission.
  2. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), officers and employees of the service shall, whenever required by the clerk, perform duties outside their normal hours in order to meet the exigencies of parliamentary business.
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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30. Leave

Every officer is entitled to an annual leave and leave of absence for such periods as the commission may by regulation determine

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Leave”.

“Every officer is entitled to an annual leave and leave of absence for such periods as the commission may by regulation determine”
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Practical effect

The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. Every officer is entitled to an annual leave and leave of absence for such periods as the commission may by regulation determine
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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31. Deductions from entitlements

Deductions may be made from the entitlements of officers and employees for any service provided by the State

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Deductions from entitlements”.

“Deductions may be made from the entitlements of officers and employees for any service provided by the State”
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The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. Deductions may be made from the entitlements of officers and employees for any service provided by the State
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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32. Allowances of members of the commission

Members of the commission shall be paid such allowances as may be determined by the commission with the approval of Parliament

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Allowances of members of the commission”.

“Members of the commission shall be paid such allowances as may be determined by the commission with the approval of Parliament”
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Practical effect

The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. Members of the commission shall be paid such allowances as may be determined by the commission with the approval of Parliament
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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Part VII

33. Disciplinary procedures

The commission shall, by statutory instrument, make regulations providing for (a) disciplinary offences and penalties for breach of such offences;

(b)

the right to a fair hearing when an officer or employee is being proceeded against for a disciplinary offence;

(c)

the right to appeal to the Public Service Commission in case of dismissal.

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Offence or consequence

This section creates or governs statutory liability concerning “Disciplinary procedures”.

“The commission shall, by statutory instrument, make regulations providing for (a) disciplinary offences and penalties for breach of such offences;”
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Practical effect

A party alleging or defending liability should test the facts and prescribed consequence against each operative requirement.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. (b) the right to a fair hearing when an officer or employee is being proceeded against for a disciplinary offence;
  2. (c) the right to appeal to the Public Service Commission in case of dismissal.
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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Part VIII

34. Retirement age

An officer who has attained the age of fifty-five years is entitled to retire from the service but shall retire on attaining the age of sixty years

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Mandatory duty

This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Retirement age”.

“An officer who has attained the age of fifty-five years is entitled to retire from the service but shall retire on attaining the age of sixty years”
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The provision uses mandatory language; the responsible person or institution should be able to demonstrate compliance.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. An officer who has attained the age of fifty-five years is entitled to retire from the service but shall retire on attaining the age of sixty years
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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35. Incapacity or infirmity

If by reason of mental or bodily infirmity an officer is unfit to discharge the duties of his or her office the commission may retire the officer from the service

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Incapacity or infirmity”.

“If by reason of mental or bodily infirmity an officer is unfit to discharge the duties of his or her office the commission may retire the officer from the service”
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Practical effect

The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. If by reason of mental or bodily infirmity an officer is unfit to discharge the duties of his or her office the commission may retire the officer from the service
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

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36. Commission to determine entitlement

Where an office is abolished or reclassified, the commission may discontinue the service of the holder of the office; and his or her entitlements shall be determined by the commission in a manner consistent with that prescribed for the public service

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Commission to determine entitlement”.

“Where an office is abolished or reclassified, the commission may discontinue the service of the holder of the office; and his or her entitlements shall be determined by the commission in a manner consistent with that prescribed for the public service”
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Practical effect

The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. Where an office is abolished or reclassified, the commission may discontinue the service of the holder of the office; and his or her entitlements shall be determined by the commission in a manner consistent with that prescribed for the public service
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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Part IX

37. Regulations
(1)

The commission shall make regulations and other statutory instruments for the effective performance of the functions of the commission and the service.

(2)

Any statutory instrument made under this section shall be laid before Parliament and may be annulled by Parliament by resolution within twenty-one days after it being laid.

(3)

The commission may, by regulations made under this section, adopt the provisions of any enactment subject to such modifications as the commission may, on the recommendation of Parliament, consider reasonable.

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Regulations”.

“(1) The commission shall make regulations and other statutory instruments for the effective performance of the functions of the commission and the service.”
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The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. (1) The commission shall make regulations and other statutory instruments for the effective performance of the functions of the commission and the service.
  2. (2) Any statutory instrument made under this section shall be laid before Parliament and may be annulled by Parliament by resolution within twenty-one days after it being laid.
  3. (3) The commission may, by regulations made under this section, adopt the provisions of any enactment subject to such modifications as the commission may, on the recommendation of Parliament, consider reasonable.
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

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Amendment notes

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38. Accounts and audits

The commission shall keep proper books of account and records in relation to them, and the accounts shall be audited and reported on by the Auditor General in accordance with article 163 of the Constitution

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Mandatory duty

This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Accounts and audits”.

“The commission shall keep proper books of account and records in relation to them, and the accounts shall be audited and reported on by the Auditor General in accordance with article 163 of the Constitution”
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The provision uses mandatory language; the responsible person or institution should be able to demonstrate compliance.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. The commission shall keep proper books of account and records in relation to them, and the accounts shall be audited and reported on by the Auditor General in accordance with article 163 of the Constitution
Judicial interpretation

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

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39. Annual report

The commission shall as soon as possible after the expiration of each financial year and in any case not later than 30th September in each year submit to Parliament an annual report dealing generally with the activities and operations of the commission within the year, which shall include such other information as Parliament may request

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Annual report”.

“The commission shall as soon as possible after the expiration of each financial year and in any case not later than 30th September in each year submit to Parliament an annual report dealing generally with the activities and operations of the commission within the year, which shall include such other information as Parliament may request”
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Practical effect

The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. The commission shall as soon as possible after the expiration of each financial year and in any case not later than 30th September in each year submit to Parliament an annual report dealing generally with the activities and operations of the commission within the year, which shall include such other information as Parliament may request
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

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Original Laws of Uganda consolidation (as at 31 December 2000) — public-domain legislation, consolidated by ULII / Laws.Africa (CC BY 4.0). This is a point-in-time text and may not reflect later amendments; confirm against the latest Uganda Gazette before relying on it.