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New Secretary to parliament appointed─── 12:30 Fri, 21 Nov 2014
Cape Town - The Office of the ANC Chief Whip has welcomed the appointment of the new Secretary to Parliament, Gengezi Mgidlana, by the sittings of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces respectively yesterday.
In a media release Mgidlana, whose five-year contract begins on December, fills the position left vacant by the late Secretary to Parliament, Michael Coetzee, who passed on earlier this year. His appointment was recommended by an interview panel, which included independent experts, to the two Houses of Parliament.
Secretary to Parliament serves as the chief administrator of Parliament, equivalent to a Chief Executive Officer, and is accountable to the presiding officers and Parliament.
Secretary to Parliament serves as the chief administrator of Parliament, equivalent to a Chief Executive Officer, and is accountable to the presiding officers and Parliament.
Mgidlana, whose academic qualifications include a law degree, has previously served as Secretary to the Gauteng Legislature, deputy director-general in the Office of the Presidency and also served for years on NEPAD.
In a statement Moloto Mothapo, said on behalf of the office of the ANC Chief Whip they are confident that the wealth of experience on governance, legislative and legal matters he brings to this position will enhance this institution's fulfilment of its constitutional functions.
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