The Office of the Clerk: Administrative Arm of the Assembly

The administration of the Rodrigues Regional Assembly is carried out through its Secretariat, also referred to as the Office of the Clerk, which is headed by the Clerk of the Assembly. The Clerk provides essential secretarial and procedural support to the Chairperson and Members, and presides over the Table during sittings. As custodian of all official documents and records, the Clerk also advises the Chairperson and Members on matters of parliamentary procedure and, together with the Deputy Clerk, serves as secretary to the Committees of the Assembly.

Although small in size, the Office of the Clerk functions as the administrative hub and human resource department of the Assembly. Under the authority of the Clerk as Accounting Officer, its staff ensure the smooth running of all support services, including clerical and filing duties, office management, transportation, reception, communications, and the collection and delivery of documents.

The Office of the Clerk also has an educational and outreach role. It welcomes visitors to the Assembly House, explains the role and importance of the Regional Assembly, and strives to raise awareness among the people of Rodrigues about how parliamentary decisions affect their daily lives.

In addition, the Secretariat is responsible for hospitality and protocol services, including the logistics of hosting Members, visiting delegations, and partner institutions. As the Rodrigues Regional Assembly is a landmark institution, it actively fosters exchanges with both local and international organisations.

To ensure the highest standards of service, the Assembly places strong emphasis on staff training and professional development. While elected representatives change over time, the Secretariat remains the permanent administrative arm of the Assembly, committed to serving the government of the day and, above all, the people of Rodrigues.