Meeting between the Presiding Officers and Heads of ISDs on 22 October 2019 in Parliament

On 22 October 2019, the National Assembly Speaker Honourable Thandi Modise convened the first meeting between Chairpersons of Portfolio Committees and Select Committees overseeing ISDs and all Heads of Institutions Supporting Democracy (ISDs).
The purpose of the meeting was to firstly provide an opportunity for the Presiding Officers to formally meet with ISD Heads in the 6th Parliament. Secondly, to provide an opportunity for the ISD Heads to highlight their achievements and the challenges they were experiencing. Thirdly, to strategically engage on issues relating to the mandates and working relationships between Parliament and these institutions.