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INDEX ABSENCE leave of, 112 leave of in Committees, 113 AD HOC COMMITTEES, 191 ADJOURNMENT MOTION - definite matter of urgent public importance, 64 ANTICIPATION, 80 BILL - procedure in Select Committee, 135 recommittal of, reported from Committee of the Whole House, 138 BILLS- adjustments in numbering, 238 certificate of financial implications, 118 delays with, 141 first reading of, 128 form of, 115 functions of Committees, 132
in Committee, 131 introduced by Committees under Rule123, 159 passing of, 137 Petitions by particular persons whose interests are affected, 142 private Members' Bills, 121 procedure for private Members' Bills, 122 procedure in Committee of the Whole House, 134 proceedings on Bills reported from Select Committee, 139 prohibition of Bills derogating from particular human rights & freedoms, 127 prohibition of Bills promoting one-party state, 126 reference of a Bill to a Committee, 129 returned by President (under article 91) of the Constitution, 143 rules regarding settlement of financial matters, article 93 of the Constitution, 124
Second Reading of, 130 subject matter of, 116, third Reading of, 137 to be delivered to Clerk for distribution to Members, 120 to be published in Gazette, 117 to be read three times, 125 urgent Bills, 119 withdrawal of, 140 BUDGET COMMITTEE Functions of, 173 BUDGET ESTIMATES- presentation of, 144 BUSINESS- order of, 25 procedure of, 26 statement by the Leader of Government Business, 28 BUSINESS COMMITTEE-
composition of, 176 functions of, 177 CENSURE- votes of, 106 CHAIR- to be heard in silence, 86 CHAIRPERSON- decision of, 86 CLERK TO COMMITTEE, 198 Commissioners: see also PARLIAMENTARY COMMISSIONERS election of, 11 COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY, 151 annual estimates, consideration of, 151(6) COMMITTEE OF THE Whole House, 133 procedure in, 134 COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS 163 appeal to the House, 172
chairperson of, 164 composition of, 163 meetings of, 165 nominations not approved, 169 quorum, 166 report to the President, 171 secrecy of proceedings of, 165(2) submission of names to, 168 to report to the House, 170
COMMITTEE- admission of certain papers in evidence, 217 decisions by, 201 duration of, 200 leave of absence, 113 on Appointments, 163 on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises, 181 on Equal Opportunities, 183
on Government Assurances, 179 on HIV/AIDS, 184 on Local Government Accounts, 182 on National Economy, 178 on Rules, Privileges and Discipline, 175 report of, after Committee stage, 136 Select Committee, 190
COMMITTEES- application of, 192 chairpersons of, 194 co-opting of Members, 209 Counsel, 210 expenses of witnesses before Committees, 213 general functions of: article 90 (3) of the Constitution, 159 instructions to, 199 meetings of, 203 only Members may vote, 206
powers to examine an oath or affirmation, 212 rules to apply generally, 193 special powers of: article 90 (4) of Constitution, 208 Standing, 158 sub-committees of, 202 time-frame for Committees to report, 218 withdrawal of documents before Committees, 215 CONTEMPT OF PARLIAMENT- complaints of, 224 DEBATE- behavior of Members during, 83 close of, 71 closure of, 81 interrupted by adjournment of House, 66 interruptions of, 78 scope of, 74 DEPUTY SPEAKER-
election of, 6 procedure for the removal of, 108 DIVISION, 101 by Speaker, 102 DRESS CODE, 82 ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO EALA, 12 Rules of procedure, Appendix B ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE PAN- AFRICAN PARLIAMENT, 13 Rules of procedure, Appendix D ELECTRONIC COVERAGE OF PARLIAMENTARY PROCEEDINGS, 230 EVIDENCE- admission of certain papers in evidence in Committee, 217 publication of evidence before reports of Committees, 216 GOVERNMENT BUSINESS- Procedure of, 26
HOUSE- admission of public and press into, 233 allocation of time of, 177 (4) appeal to, 172 leave of absence from, 112(1) meetings of, 17 personal interest, declaration of in any other matter before the house, 94 recall of from adjournment, 21 INTERPRETATION, 2 LANGUAGE, 4 LOBBIES- special consideration of Members with disability, 103 MEETINGS, 17 agenda of, 209 emergency meetings, 18 minutes of, 219 notice of, 225 MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT-
behavior of during debate, 83 code of conduct, Appendix F co-opting of, 209 declaration of personal interest in any matter before the House,98 employment of in professional capacity, 239 Ex-officio, 95 general behavior, 85 naming of, 89 suspension of, 89 withdrawal from precincts after suspension, 90 MINISTERS- attendance of sittings, 114 to attend the house to answer questions, 50 vote of censure against: article 118 of the Constitution, 109 MINUTES, 226 MOTION- for adjournment of Debate, 65
that a Member be no longer heard, 79 to amend rules, 69 with regard to settlement of financial matters: article 93 of the Constitution, 68 MOTIONS- without notice, 59 amendment of notices of, 58 amendments to, 61 half-hour, 67 manner of debating, 67 notice of, 56 oral notice of, 57 seconding of, 60 withdrawal of, 62 NEWSPAPERS- not to be read in the House, 75 OATH affirmation of, 212(2) by Member: article 81(4) of the Constitution, 3 examination on, 212 (1)
OFFICIAL REPORT, 228 ORAL QUESTIONS- order to be determined by lot, 46 ORDER- Chair to be heard in silence, 86 decision of Speaker or Chairperson, 87 in the House, 88 ORDER OF BUSINESS: article 94(4) of Constitution, 25 to be sent in advance to Members, 27 PAPERS- mode of laying of, 32 custody of, 232 presentation of, 25 production of, 232 PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES, 131 general functions of, 159 membership of, 161 representation on, 160 vacancy on, 162
PARLIAMENTARY COMMISSIONERS- election of, 11 removal of, 110 PERIODICALS- not to be read in the House, 75 PERSONAL EXPLANATIONS, 55 PETITIONS, 30 by particular persons to be heard when a Bill affects their interest, 142 rules for, Appendix E PRECEDENTS- procedures in cases not provided for, 8 PRAYERS- Appendix A PRESIDENT- presence in the Chamber, 10 removal of under article 107 of the Constitution, 106 PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLS:
article 94(4) of the Constitution, 121 procedure for, 122 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE, 174 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS, 22 QUESTIONS- answering of, 50 conditions for admissibility, 44 manner of asking, 47 rota of, 51 subject-matter of, 42 supplementary questions, 48 to be decided by the majority: article 89 of Constitution, 93 Chairperson to the Commission, 43 urgent questions, notice of, 49 QUORUM- of Committee on Appointments, 166 of Committees, 197 of Parliament: article 88 of Constitution, 24
RECORDS, 227 REMOVAL- of chairperson, 195 of Parliamentary Commissioners, 110 of President: article 107 of the Constitution, 107 of Speaker or Deputy Speaker: article 82(7) (e) of the Constitution, 108 other provisions relating to the removal of a person from office, 111 votes of, 106 REPORT- minority report, 205 minutes of proceedings to be brought up with report of Committees, 226 to be signed by Chairperson and Members, 204 REPORTS- presentation of by parliamentary delegations abroad, 33
RULES- concerning Petitions, Appendix E of television coverage of parliamentary proceedings, Appendix G regarding settlement of financial matters: article 93 of Constitution, 124 suspension of, 16 to apply generally, 193
SELECT COMMITTEES, 190 constitution of, 190 SECTORAL COMMITTEES, 187 composition of, 188 functions of, 189 SITTING - arrangement in the House, 9 SITTINGS- attendance by Ministers, 114 commencement and conclusion of, 19 of the House, 19, 23 suspension of, 20
SPEAKER, THE- decision of, 87 general authority of, 7 election of: article 82 of the Constitution, 5 not to participate in debate, 77 powers to adjourn House or suspend sitting, 97 procedure for the removal of, 108 SPEAKING- manner of, 70 time of, 70 SPEECHES- by distinguished personalities, 223 ceremonial speeches, 223 contents of, 72 reading of by Members, 76 STANDING COMMITTEES, 157 membership of, 161 representation on, 160
STATEMENTS- by Members, 54 by Ministers, 52 defamatory statements to be investigated by Committee on Rules, Privileges and Disci- pline, 91 STRANGERS- withdrawal of, 237 Sub-judice Rule, 73 SUMMONS- issue of, 214 service of, 214 THE EAST AFRICAN LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY- rules of procedure of election, Appendix B procedure for Members to submit reports to Parliament, Appendix C THE PAN-AFRICAN PARLIAMENT- rules of procedure of election, Appendix D
URGENT QUESTIONS- notice of, 49 VOTES- equality of, 105 VOTING- in error of, 99(8), 104 roll call and tally, 99 secret vote, 98 voice voting, 97 WEEKLY ORDER PAPER, 29 WHIPS, 15 WITNESSES- evidence of, 211 witnesses, expenses of before Committees, 213
THE RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA
