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    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Eng.) Gumbo",
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    "content": "each of the two clerks of the Houses of Parliament for each to be placed before their respective Houses for debate and adoption. (c) exercise general direction and control of the Judiciary.” Furthermore, the Committee notes the functions and powers of the Chief Registrar as spelt out in the Constitution and Judicial Service Act are as follows:- In addition to the functions conferred by Article 161(2)(c) of the Constitution which assigns the Chief Registrar the role of being the Chief Administrator and Accounting Officer of the Judiciary, Section 8 of the Judicial Service Act states that the Chief Registrar shall in particular:- (a) Be responsible for the overall administration and management of the Judiciary. (b) Perform judicial functions vested in the Office of the Chief Registrar by law. (c) Exercise powers vested in the Office of the Chief Registrar by virtue of any law or regulation and give effect to the directions of the Chief Justice. (d) Account for any service in respect of which monies have been appropriated by Parliament and for which issues are made from the Exchequer account. (e) Be the authorized officer for the Judiciary who shall be responsible for the efficient management of the day to day operations and administration of human resources in the Judicial Service. (f) Be in charge of support services in the Judiciary and, in particular, planning, development and the organization of staff; (g) Monitor and enhance administration and office procedures to maximize on efficiency and quality of service. (h) Plan, prepare, implement and monitor the budget and collect, receive and account for revenue. (i) Prepare reports and proposals on administrative issues. (j) Be in charge of the procurement of all stores, and the management and maintenance of all physical facilities. (k) Maintain and develop co-operation with key staff in the public service and other institutions and agencies. (l) Ensure the efficient devolution of the administrative units to county levels, including a High Court division in each county. (m) Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Justice from time to time. The Committee also notes that the powers and functions of the Judicial Service Commission as spelt out in Article 172 of the Constitution are:- (1) The Judicial Service Commission shall promote and facilitate the independence and accountability of the Judiciary and efficient, effective and transparent administration of Justice and shall─ (a) Recommend to the President persons for appointment as judges; (b) Review and make recommendations on the conditions of service of ─ (i) judges, judicial officers other than their remuneration; and (ii) the staff of the Judiciary; The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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