National Council of Provinces Strategic Planning Session

Time

Activity

Person Responsible

10:45-11:00

Arrival-tea and refreshments

All

Session 1
Session Chair: Hon. L Govender
Deputy Chairperson of the NCOP

11:00-11:30 

Welcoming and Objectives of the Session

Hon. R Mtshweni-Tsipane
Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces 

11:30-12:00 

Presentation on the NCOP Performance Report

Adv. M Phindela
Secretary to the National Council of Provinces 

12:00-12:30

Discussion

All

12:30-13:30

Lunch

All

Session 2
Session Chair: Hon. L Govender
Deputy Chairperson of the NCOP

13:30-14:30

Legislation, Facilitation of public involvement and Oversight

• The implementation of oversight mechanisms and systems by Select Committees
• Possible improvements on oversight processes to ensure a more responsive and accountable Executive
• Processing Bills before Select Committees
• Enhancing lawmaking processes
• Facilitation of public involvement
• Possible improvements on the facilitation of public involvement to ensure meaningful participation

Mr. L Makamba
Division Manager: Core Business Support

14:30-15:30

Discussion

All

Session 3
Session Chair: Hon. B Radebe 
NCOP House Chairperson: Members’ Support and International Relations

15:30-16:00

International Relations

• The role of Parliament in fostering international relations
• The importance of strengthening interparliamentary relations
• The role of PGIR in facilitating and enhancing parliamentary diplomacy

Mr. D Sithole
Division Manager: international Relations 

16:00-16:30

Discussion

All

Session 4
Session Chair: Hon. DR Ryder
NCOP House Chairperson: Committees

16:30-17:00

Strategy enablers

• Budget allocation

Mr. X George
Secretary to Parliament

17:00-17:30

Closing

Hon. R Mtshweni-Tsipane
Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces