MEMORANDUM

TO:            MEMBERS OF THE INTERIM JOINT COMMITTEE ON SCRUTINY OF DELEGATED LEGISLATION

RE:            ELECTION OF CO-CHAIRPERSONS 

FROM:     JESSIE SHONHIWA (COMMITTEE SECRETARY)

1.	PURPOSE

1.1	This memorandum is to serve as notice to nominated members of the Interim Joint Committee on Scrutiny of Delegated Legislation of the proposed dates of the First Meeting, the purpose for which is for the election of its Co-chairpersons. The following dates and times are proposed for the First meeting which must be confirmed by Tuesday, 17th April 2012 at 12h00 in regards to the members’ availability to attend:

Option A:	 24 April 2012 at 11h00;   
    Or
Option B:	25 April 2012 at 13h00.

1.2   Note that the meeting will only be for an hour because the purpose is simply to elect the co-chairpersons and to look at a proposal on a short term programme for the committee. It is imperative that the committee meets on one of the above proposed dates in order for us to comply with the time frames as set out in the Parliamentary rules and to plan for budgetary and/or other implications. Also, in order to comply with procedures for meetings and other administrative bookings requirements. 

2. 	BACKGROUND

The Interim Joint Committee on the Scrutiny of Delegated Legislation was established by resolution of both houses on 20 September 2011. Membership of the Committee was published in the Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports (ATC) on Tuesday, 13 March 2012.

The following relevant documents have been annexed /attached in order for members to become acquainted with what our functions are: 
	
(a)	Resolution: Establishing committee and listing functions and criteria for performance of functions,
(b)	ATC:   Containing names of members of committee,
(c)	(Interim Report): Containing background information, explanation and Constitutional mandate.

3.	POTENTIAL CHALLENGES

3.1	Most members’ emails were taken from the public information desk. For purposes of efficacy of our administration it is requested that members forward contact details that makes them more accessible to the Committee secretary, including emails of their PA’s or office assistant.

3.2	All members are already represented on other Portfolio, Select and other committees. There seems to be a challenge of availability of members to attend meetings in the future for a quorum, however this could be resolved because Joint Committees usually meet on Fridays. 

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