National Council of Provinces Workshop for Whips and Chairpersons of Committees

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National Council of Provinces Workshop for Whips and Chairpersons of Committees


NCOP Workshop for Whips and Chairpersons of Committees 
Theme: Defining our collective effort in realising the Mandate of the NCOP
Date: 20-21 August 2024

Day 1: Tuesday, 20 August 2024
Session 1
Programme Director: Hon. KM Mmoiemang, MP
Chief Whip of the NCOP

Time

Activity

Input / Presenter(s)

08h00 – 09h30

Arrival and Registration

ALL

09h30 – 10h00

Welcome Address
Working together to build a Parliament that is the pillar of democracy in South Africa

Hon. RM Mtshweni-Tsipane, MP
Chairperson of the NCOP

10h00 – 10h20

An Outline of the Objectives and Strategic Imperative of the Workshop to Creating a firm foundation for Building a shared and Coherent Approach towards the Realisation of the Mandate of the NCOP

Hon. P Govender, MP
Deputy Chairperson of the NCOP

10h20 – 10h40

Working together to build a Parliament that is the pillar of democracy in South Africa

Ms TR Modise 
Former Speaker of the National Assembly and
Chairperson of the NCOP  

10h40 – 11h40

Understanding the Role and Necessity of Parliamentary Whips in the Modern Era
Enforcing Cohesiveness and Discipline in Parliament

Understanding the role of Whips in Enforcing Consensus and Discipline in Parliament  
Hon. SJ Mohai, MP
Deputy Minister of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation & former Chief Whip of the NCOP

11h40 – 12h10

Discussion

ALL

Session 2
Programme Director: Hon. BA Radebe, MP
House Chairperson: Members Support & International Relations

Time

Activity

Input / Presenter(s)

12h10 – 13h00

Characterisation of an Effectively Functioning Whippery in Parliament

Panel presentations
Topic: The Collective responsibility of the Whippery in Parliament to build Synergy and Coherence in the work of Parliament
Hon. AC Nel, MP
Deputy Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development & Former Deputy Chief Whip of the Majority Party 

13h00 – 13h30

Discussion

ALL

13h30 – 14h00

Lunch

ALL

Session 3
Programme Director: Hon. DR Ryder, MP
House Chairperson: Committees

Time

Activity

Input / Presenter(s)

14h00 – 15h00

The Role of Programming in Building Synergy and Cohesion between the NCOP, National Assembly, Provinces and SALGA

Panel presentations
Topic: Ensuring Cohesive Programming between the NCOP and the National Assembly  
Mr JP Parkies 
Former Programming Whip of the NCOP  

Topic: Ensuring Cohesive Programming between the NCOP and Provinces    
Hon. N Boyce, MPL 
Speaker of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature 

Topic: Ensuring Cohesive Programming between the NCOP, SALGA and Municipalities  
Cllr X Pakathi 
SALGA Deputy President

15h00 – 15h30

Discussion

ALL

15h30 – 16h30

The Role of the Whippery in the daily Political Management and Co-ordination of the daily Programme of the Council.

Panel presentations
Topic: Understanding the Role of Provincial Whips in ensuring effective Coordination between the NCOP and Provincial Legislatures
Hon. T Motara, MPL
Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements & former Provincial Whip of the Gauteng Province 

Topic: The Imperative of Creating a Cogent Link between the NCOP Whippery and Provincial Chief Whips for effective Coordination  
Hon. L Magqashela, MPL 
Chief Whip of the Eastern Cape Province

16h30 – 16h50

Discussion

ALL

16h50 – 17h00

Reflections and way forward

Hon. KM Mmoiemang, MP
Chief Whip of the NCOP

Day 2: Wednesday, 21 August 2024
Session 4
Programme Director: Hon. KM Mmoiemang, MP
Chief Whip of the NCOP

Time

Activity

Input / Presenter(s)

08h00 – 09h30

Arrival and Registration

ALL

09h30 – 09h50

Strategic orientation of Committees in line with the Draft Macro Strategic Framework of the 7th Parliament

X George
Secretary to Parliament

09h50 – 10h10

An Outline of the Objectives of the Second Day of the Whip and Chairpersons Workshop

Hon. DR Ryder, MP
House Chairperson: Committees

10h10 – 10h30

Building a Cogent Relationship between the Whippery and the Presiding Officers for the effective Coordination and Management of the daily activities of Parliament

Mr S L Tsenoli
Former Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly

10h30 – 11h00

Discussion

ALL

11h00 – 12h00

The Constitutional Mandate of Committees and Role of Chairpersons of Committees in Advancing the Pioneering Oversight Role of Parliament

Panel presentations
Topic: Understanding The Constitutional Mandate and Powers of committees 
Adv ME Phindela
Secretary to the NCOP 

Topic: The Legislative Powers of Council and the Role of Chairpersons of Committees in the Processing of legislation 
Adv FS Jenkins
Senior Parliamentary Legal Adviser

Topic: The Pioneering Role of the House Chairperson: Committees in driving the effective functioning and Coordination of the Committees 
Hon CT Frolick, MP
House Chairperson: Committees, Oversight and Public Participation 

Topic: The Pioneering Role of the Chairperson of a Committee In driving the effective functioning and Coordination of a Committee 
Mr TSC Dodovu 
Former Chairperson of the Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Water and Sanitation and Human Settlements 

12h00 – 12h30

Discussion

ALL

Session 5
Programme Director: Hon. BA Radebe, MP
House Chairperson: Members Support & International Relations

Time

Activity

Input / Presenter(s)

13h30 – 14h30

Mechanisms and Support Systems that are Geared towards Supporting the Oversight and Accountability Role of Committees 
Understanding the Powers and Function of Committees

Panel presentations

Topic: Parliamentary Mechanisms that are Geared towards Supporting Mandate and Role of Chairpersons and Committees. 
Ms RK Begg 
Division Manager: Core Business Support

Topic: The Role and Mandate of the Budget Office in Providing Advice and analysis to Parliament on matters related to the budget and other money Bills.
Dr D Jantjies
Executive Director,
Parliamentary Budget Office 

14h30 – 15h00

Discussion

ALL

13h30 – 14h00

Lunch

ALL

Session 6
Programme Director: Hon. DR Ryder, MP
House Chairperson: Committees

Time

Activity

Input / Presenter(s)

15h00 – 16h00

Addressing the Barriers to Building a Structured and Coherent Approach to Public Involvement and Participation in Parliament

Panel presentations
Topic: The Public Participation Model as a Guiding Framework for Public Participation in Parliament and its Committees
Ms RK Begg 
Division Manager: Core Business Support 

Topic: Building sufficient Measures and Systems to Strengthen Parliamentary Processes to broaden Participation and Involvement 

Dr Sarah Meny-Gibert
State Reform Programme Leader at The Public Affairs Research Institute

16h00 – 16h30

Discussion

ALL

16h30 – 17h30

Building a Dynamic link between Committees and the Institutions supporting constitutional democracy to enhance Parliament's oversight functions

Panel presentations
Topic: Building Working relationship between the Office of the Auditor-General and Committees to advance the Oversight mandate of Parliament 
Ms T Maluleke
Auditor-General of South Africa 

Topic: Building a Cogent Link between the Committees of Parliament and Chapter Nine Institutions to support the mandate of Parliament 
Adv K Gcaleka
Public Protector of South Africa 

Topic: Supporting the Mandate of Parliament through proactive, expert and independent advice on promoting a sustainable fiscal and equitable intergovernmental fiscal relations 
Dr PN Mbava
Chairperson of the Financial and Fiscal Commission

Topic: Building on the Mechanisms put in place in the 6th Parliament to build a dynamic relation between the institutional supporting democracy and the three-spheres of government to enhance the oversight work of Committees  
Hon. SE Lucas, MP
Former Deputy Chairperson of the NCOP 

17h30 – 18h00

Discussion

ALL

18h00 – 18h20

Closure and way forward

Hon. P Govender, MP
Deputy Chairperson of the NCOP