Powers and Duties

          Powers and Duties of the Secretariat of the Senate are as follows;

1. to be responsible for academic and secretarial work of the Senate:
   1. academic and secretarial work in the sitting of the Senate;
   2. academic and secretarial work in the meetings of the committees;
2. to promote, encourage and disseminate a democratic regime of government with the King as Head of the State, particularly the legislative roles of the Senate under the provisions of the Constitution;
3. to study, analyse and research on relevant matters provided for the Senate’s consideration in undertaking any actions with reference to roles, powers and duties of the Senate;
4. to study, research, analyse and compare information from various countries to provide support of the international parliamentary affairs particularly of the Senate;
5. to coordinate with government organization, state enterprises, related agencies both public and private sector to support the work of the Senate and senators;
6. to perform duties in accordance with the laws, regulations, provisions and orders stated as duties and responsibilities of the Secretariat of the Senate to achieve various commitments of the Senate such as budget, personnel, materials and equipment;
7. to perform other duties as entrusted by the Senate.