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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "touch on interparty relations, Members’ welfare and the Constituencies Development Fund (CDF). I have since asked the Clerk to circulate these resolutions in form of a circular to ensure that we build on the experiences of the last Session in order to make the Third Session a success. Among the issues discussed were:- 1. Procedure in the House: Presiding officers are to strictly adhere to the Standing Orders, enforce the Standing Orders without fear or favour and communicate decision without delay. Members to accord lady presiding officers respect - emphasis is on “respect”. 2. Dignity in the House: Whilst upholding their political divergencies, leaders are to work towards harmonising differences so as to promote, protect and uphold both their personal dignity and that of Parliament. 3. It was agreed that the Standing Orders are to be amended to define clearly what is disorderly conduct or grossly disorderly conduct and provide punishment commensurate with the offences. 4. A code of conduct for Members of Parliament is to be developed by the Committee on Privileges in line with the provisions of the Public Officer Ethics Act, the Leadership and Integrity Act and Article 10 of the Constitution which deal with national values. 5. Parliament is to establish a special office to deal with discipline of Members. 6. Committee Mandates: The Liaison Committee is in consultation with the Speaker to enforce the Standing Orders to ensure adherence to mandates by committees to avoid duplication of roles and waste of public resources in multiple investigations and meetings. Committees are to hold their meetings on Mondays and Fridays to address the shortage of venues and afford Committee members more time to deliberate on issues. Committees, after that, should meet only when there is business to transact."
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