Parliamentary Administration and Legislative Oversight
Support effective legislatures through strong procedures, research, committees and oversight.
- 5 days
- Classroom · Live virtual · In-house
- Afriskora Certificate of Completion
Course overview
This course covers the work of parliaments and their administrations: legislative procedure, committee systems, research and analysis, budget oversight, public participation and parliamentary communication, with examples from African legislatures.
Who should attend
- Parliamentary staff and clerks
- Committee researchers
- Members of parliament
- Provincial and county legislature staff
What you will be able to do
- Explain legislative procedures and rules
- Support effective committees
- Analyse bills and budgets
- Strengthen oversight of the executive
- Engage the public in parliamentary work
Course outline
Day 1Parliament's role
- • Legislatures in Africa
- • Separation of powers
- • Rules and procedures
- • Parliamentary administration
Day 2Law-making
- • Bill process
- • Legislative analysis
- • Drafting amendments
- • Regulatory review
Day 3Committees and oversight
- • Committee systems
- • Oversight tools
- • Inquiries
- • Reports and recommendations
Day 4Budget oversight
- • Budget process
- • Analysing budgets
- • Public accounts committees
- • Audit reports
Day 5Public engagement
- • Public participation
- • Petitions
- • Parliamentary communication
- • Action plan
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Parliamentary Administration and Legislative Oversight course?
The course runs for 5 days. Daily start and finish times are confirmed in your joining instructions. Live virtual sessions cover the same programme.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who completes the course receives an Afriskora Certificate of Completion with a unique code that employers can verify online.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. We can run it at your premises or online for your team, on dates that suit you, and adapt examples and case studies to your sector.
How do I book and pay?
Request dates and we'll send available sessions and a quote. Bookings are confirmed by invoice and paid by EFT. South African clients can include the course in their Workplace Skills Plan.
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