‘Shura Secretariat keeping pace with momentum of legislative, oversight work’

Doha: Secretary General of the Shura Council H E Nayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud emphasised the General Secretariat s commitment to developing parliamen...

Doha: Secretary-General of the Shura Council H E Nayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud emphasised the General Secretariat’s commitment to developing parliamentary support mechanisms to enhance the council’s effectiveness in performing its duties, which will contribute to consolidating the approach of participation and achieving the aspirations of society, in accordance with the directives of the wise leadership.

In his remarks to QNA, on the occasion of the adjournment of the 4th session of the first legislative term, corresponding to the 53rd annual session, he said that the development of work mechanisms has enhanced the performance of the General Secretariat to carry out its organisational role and carry out its tasks efficiently and competently through an integrated technical and administrative support system that kept pace with the momentum of the council’s legislative and oversight work.

He pointed to the role of the General Secretariat in preparing for sessions and committee meetings, facilitating communication with government agencies, organizing meetings, following up on memoranda of the Council of Ministers Secretariat General, ensuring the readiness of committee reports for presentation in public sessions, providing legal and technical support, and managing the flow of information accurately and smoothly.

He also noted the General Secretariat’s significant focus on enhancing the efficiency of internal coordination between the various committees and departments, enabling the committees to study topics and continue their work with full readiness throughout the legislative session.

This has had a positive impact on the quality of the reports and recommendations issued by them.