Office of the Secretary 

The Office of the Secretary to the National Assembly is created by Article 52 of the Constitution. The Secretary is the administrative head and accounting officer of the National Assembly. The Secretary is assisted by staff in the Public Service.

To attain the objective of the Secretariat, the following functions need to be performed:
*The rendering of a personal support service to the speaker
A support service is provided for the Speaker to meet his immediate personal needs in exercising his numerous and diverse responsibilities
*The provision of operational assistance and guidance to the National Assembly.
Logistical support is provided in respect of sittings, advice on procedural and other matters and attendance is given to the requirements of the members to ensure the proper functioning of the National Assembly
*The provision of legal services to the Speaker, Members, as well as the Secretariat
*The provision of operation assistance and guidance to committees
Committees are provided with support similar to that which is required by the National Assembly.
*The rendering of general services
*The provision of research, publication, and editorial services to the National Assembly and an information service to the wider community
*The provision of library and computer services to cover the collective needs of the National Assembly and the National Council.

Contact
Mr. J Jacobs
Telephone: +264-61-2882505
Fax: +264-61-247772
Email: j.jacobs@parliament.gov.na
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Office of the Speaker

The Office of the Speaker provides executive support services to the Speaker and Deputy Speaker in the execution of their duties. The directorate's staff also co-ordinates the Speaker and Deputy Speaker's daily programmes.

Contact
Mrs. E Mkusa
Telephone: +264-61-2882598
Fax: +264-61-231626
Email: e.mkusa@parliament.gov.na

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Directorate: Table Office

The Directorate Table Office is responsible for the operational assistance required in respect of all activities in the Chamber.

In addition the Office has the following functions:
*the preparation and proof reading of bills to be tabled
*the production of Order papers and minutes
*the receipt and distribution of all documents in the Chamber
*the preparation of amendments and notices for Members
*the editing of questions
*giving procedural and related-support to Presiding Officers in the Chamber
*the control and management of Security inside the Chamber

Contact
Mr. F Harker
Telephone: +264-61-2882507
Fax: +264-61-256425
Email: f.harker@parliament.gov.na
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Directorate: Legal Services
 
The Directorate Legal Services provides legal advice to the Offices of the Speaker, Deputy Speaker and Secretary of the National Assembly as well as to the Members of Parliament. The advice is on both procedural and substantive issues of law.

The Division's functions include:
*legal research
*legal drafting
*giving legal advice to Parliamentary Standing Committees
*summarizing bills for Members of Parliament
*drafting legal opinions on constitutional and other questions pertaining to lawmaking.
*provision of legal advice to individual members in the performance of their duties.

Contact
Mr. P Husselmann
Telephone: +264-61-2882637
Fax: +264-61-249578
Email: p.husselmann@parliament.gov.na
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Directorate: Committee Services

The Directorate Committee Services is there to assist chairpersons and members of parliamentary standing and select committees, in respect of administrative and procedural aspects. Inquiries concerning a particular committee may be directed to the Clerk of the relevant committee and any inquiries concerning committees generally should be directed to the Director: Committee Services

The Directorate Committee Services provides Committee Members with various support services, including the following:
*briefing materials to enable Members to discuss a broad range of policy and other issues
*linking Members with civic organizations, stakeholders and other public forums
*assisting Members in the processing of requests and inputs from the public 

Contact
Mrs. J Mupurua
Telephone: +264-61-2882607
Fax: +264-61-224327
Email: j.mupurura@parliament.gov.na
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Directorate: General Services

The Directorate General Services is the logistical arm of the National Assembly that provides various general and support services. This includes finance services, personnel services, organization and auxiliary services.

The General Services may be approached if a member requires these services.

Contact
Mr. A George
Telephone: +264-61-2882599
Email: a.george@parliament.gov.na
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Directorate: Library and Computer Services

A Library is available for Members of the National Assembly

The Parliament Library has an extensive collection of:
*Books dealing with various topical subjects including law, political science, public administration, history and government policies
*Official documents: Acts, Proclamations and Ordinances
*Reading material: periodicals, magazines, annual reports and daily newspapers.
*A photocopy service is also available for Members making use of the Library

Office hours
Monday-Friday: 08h00-13h00 and 14h00-17h00

Computer Services are available in the Research Centre. This facility provides on-line information retrieval services to Members and basic computer training for Members of Parliament.

Contact
Ms. M Gei-khoibes
Telephone: +264 (61) 2882509
Fax: + 264 (61) 239419
E-mail: m.gei-khoibes@parliament.gov.na

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Directorate: Research, Information, Publications and Editorial Services

The division is to provide research, information and publicity services to the National Assembly.
The Division offers the following main services:

*Research
The subdivision provides official and non-partisan research services to Members of the National Assembly in relations to their parliamentary duties.
*Public and media liaison
Act as a linkage between Parliament, the public and the media. It is responsible for issuing media releases on information regarding Parliamentary activities and conduct outreach activities such as providing educational information to the public.
*Publications
Produce a wide range of publications including information leaflets and Quarterly Parliament Journal
*Promotional items
Provide photographic services to MPs for the purpose of identification badges, visas and passports. Services are also offered for important events such as conferences, public hearings and press conferences
*Photographic services
Exhibits and sells an assortment of memorabilia such as shirts, mugs, key holders etc.

Contact
Mr. J Motinga
Telephone: +264-61-2882529
Email: j.motinga@parliament.gov.na