Hon. Fred Chesebe Kapondi

All parliamentary appearances

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• 22 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, having considered memoranda and representation from the various groups, we interviewed the shortlisted persons and, after deliberating extensively on the nominations to the National Police Service Commission, the Committee made the following recommendations:- view
• 22 May 2012 in National Assembly: The nomination of the six persons to the National Police Service Commission was not within the context of Article 246(2)(a)(i) and 166(2) of the Constitution. Pursuant to Section 69 of the National Police Service Commission Act 2011, the Committee recommended that names of the six be referred back to the President to submit fresh nominations. view
• 22 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, considering the fact that this entire process started sometime in October, 2011 and the entire country is awaiting with bated breath for the reform process to run its course, the Committee recommended that His Excellency the President may consider nominating the Chairperson of the National Police Service Commission. That person should have a sound legal background, given the mandate of the Commission as quasi-judicial. He may nominate the Chairperson from one of the three persons named hereunder, who have been duly interviewed, vetted by the Committee and met the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution; ... view
• 22 May 2012 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 22 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise on a point of order, in response to what hon. Namwamba has eloquently exposed here; to the effect that the Committee went beyond its mandate. I want to make it very clear that Article 118 of the Constitution, sub-articles 1 and 2, and Standing Order No.180 (a) and (b), allow the public to access Committee proceedings. Article 73(2)(d) of the Constitution also provides for accountability to the public by Parliament for decisions made and actions taken. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is on that basis that the Committee received public memoranda. One serious observation ... view
• 22 May 2012 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I think it is important to give us proper guidance as a Committee, now that you have given a ruling that we go back. It is important to understand under what Standing Orders we are going to redo the work and within what period we are supposed to re-submit the list. It is important for us to be guided on that. view
• 17 May 2012 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I would like the substantive Minister in charge of Provincial Administration and Internal Security to clarify to us whether before either transferring or appointing any civil servant to any position of authority, he has to do any consultation? view
• 17 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, last time before I was interrupted, I had moved half way and I want to proceed. view
• 17 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in conducting the vetting process of members and the Chair of IPOB, the Committee examined the candidates guided by the criteria set out in the Public Appointments Act, 2011, on criteria for vetting of the nominees for appointment to public office by the National Assembly. view
• 17 May 2012 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, that criteria requires the nominees to disclose information on their personal and professional life, including their political affiliation, tax compliance--- view