The Post-Election Seminar in Anguilla, conducted virtually by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), from July 20-24, has been praised by Elected Members of the House of Assembly.
In giving their comments, at the end of the event, the various members identified a number of sessions which they found of particular interest to them.
The sessions which attracted much feedback were:
• Giving Parliamentarians A Voice: Amendments, Debates, Parliamentary Questions, Motions And Private Members Bills
• The Role of Select Committees
• The Role of the Public Accounts Committee
• Services and Resources for Members
• Behaviours, Ethics and Standards
• The Legislative Process
• Administration and Financing of Parliament
• The Opportunities and Challenges of Being a newly-Elected Member of Parliament;
• Empowering Female Voices in Parliament.
The Assembly Members were appreciative that the seminar was conducted virtually via Zoom video-conferencing. Noting that this was due to avoid spreading the coronavirus, they said it had reduced the cost of travel by the CPA facilitators, their regional partners and the participants. They were also pleased that the technology had worked very well.
Mrs. Barbara Webster-Bourne, joined in expressing commendation for the Post-Election Seminar and the continued assistance in parliamentary practice by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and CPA, United Kingdom.
