Clerk of Parliament (Singapore)

The Clerk of Parliament is the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the Secretariat and serves as the principal adviser on parliamentary procedures and practices. The Clerk guides and directs all departments within the Secretariat to provide specialist advice in relation to the House's proceedings and support services.

The Clerk of Parliament is the most senior official in the Secretariat and he is supported by the Deputy Clerk and Assistant Clerks. The Clerks provide advice to the Speaker, chairpersons of Select Committees and Members of Parliament (MPs) on parliamentary law and procedures. Seated at the table directly below the Speaker's Chair in the Chamber, the Clerks act as advisors to the Speaker and MPs during a sitting.

The Clerks also maintain records of proceedings of the House and its Select Committees and examine Bills, questions for oral/written answer, Motions, petitions and other papers for presentation to ensure conformity with the House's rules prescribed in the Standing Orders.

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