Meetings
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Upcoming Meeting
2024
- Date
- November 2024
- Country
- Sydney, Australia
- Location
- To be confirmed
2023
- Date
- October 4 and 5, 2023
- Country
- Ghana
- Location
- Accra Conference Centre
Discussion papers and documents
- British Isles & Mediterranean jurisdictional report
- Canadian jurisdictional report
- Parliamentary System and Developments in Ghana (Parliament of Ghana)
- Parliamentary Diplomacy (House of Commons, Canada)
- Ministerial accountability and privilege: (House of Commons, United Kingdom)
- Cybersecurity in an e-parliament: A case study of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament: (Western Cape, South Africa)
- Cybersecurity in an e-parliament: A case study of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament: (Western Cape, South Africa) – Powerpoint Presentation
- A Parliament for All: the Scottish Parliament’s Gender Sensitive Audit (Scotland, United Kingdom)
- Approval and ratification of treaties and conventions: the case of the National Assembly of Kenya (National Assembly, Kenya)
- CPA Recommended Benchmarks for Democratic Legislatures
- Delegated legislation: the shifting balance of power between the legislature and executive (House of Lords, United Kingdom)
- Digital Sansad Project’ (Parliament of India)
- Proposals for consideration at Annual Meeting 1
- Proposals for consideration at Annual Meeting 2
- Audited Accounts 2022
2022
- Date
- August 24th and 25th, 2022
- Country
- Halifax, Canada
- Location
- Halifax Conference Centre
Discussion papers and documents
- Australian jurisdictional report
- Canadian jurisdictional report
- India jurisdictional report
- Scottish jurisdictional report
- Westminster Commonwealth Newsletter (in lieu of UK contribution to the BIM jurisdictional report)
- Canadian Parliamentary system and recent developments in Canada (Parliament of Canada)
- Major Parliamentary Projects – abstract (House of Commons, United Kingdom)
- Major Parliamentary Projects – presentation (House of Commons, United Kingdom)
- Practice makes perfect? Sessional orders as a vehicle for procedural reform in the New South Wales Legislative Council (New South Wales Legislative Council, Australia
- The E-Parliament, a novel digital approach (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan)
- Procedural and administrative impact of the truck convoy protest in Ottawa (House of Commons, Canada)
- Victoria’s gender equity action plan (Victoria Legislative Assembly, Australia)
- Victoria’s gender equity action plan (Victoria Legislative Assembly, Australia) – Powerpoint Presentation
- Relevance and Importance of Zero Hour in the Parliamentary System of India (Lok Sabha, India)
- Role and function of parliamentary committees (Rayja Sabha, India)
- Audited Accounts 2019
- Audited Accounts 2020
- Audited Accounts 2021
- Rules of SOCATT amendments
2019
- Date
- September 26th and 27th, 2019
- Country
- Kampala, Uganda
- Location
- Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort
Discussion papers and documents
- Africa jurisdictional report
- British Isles & Mediterranean jurisdictional report
- Canadian jurisdictional report
- India jurisdictional report
- History, Composition, Administration and Functions of Parliament of the Republic of Uganda (Uganda)
- Initiatives to bring the Parliament Closer to the People Role of the Speaker (Lok Sabha, India)
- Bringing Parliament Near to the People: Communicating Parliament (Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, India)
- The UK Parliament’s new approach to tackling bullying and harassment (House of Lords, United Kingdom)
- The Fourth Industrial Revolution and Core Business of Parliament: Would anything change? (National Council of Provinces, South Africa)
- Minority Governments: challenges for Clerks – the view from Jersey (Jersey)
- Use of computers on the desks of Members of the Provincial Assembly (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan)
- Parliament, Members and the Media (Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council, India)
- Audited Accounts 2018
2018
- Date
- September 5th and 6th, 2018
- Country
- Toronto, Canada
- Location
- Radisson Admiral Toronto Waterfront hotel and the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
Discussion papers and documents
- Africa jurisdictional report
- Asia jurisdictional report
- British Isles & Mediterranean jurisdictional report
- Canadian jurisdictional report
- India jurisdictional report
- Promoting awareness and capacity building for Members: the Speaker’s Research Initiative (Lok Sabah, India
- Social Media, a Bane or Boon for Democracy, Parliaments: Key Issues, Challenges & Way Forward (Senate, Pakistan)
- Fairness, respect and equality – Culture of Respect (Scotland, United Kingdom)
- Voting Methods (House of Commons, United Kingdom)
- Foreign powers and family ties: disqualification of Members and Senators under the Australian Constitution (House of Representatives, Australia)
- Foreign powers and family ties: disqualification of Members and Senators under the Australian Constitution (House of Representatives, Australia) – Powerpoint Presentation
- Shrinking of the Sittings of Legislatures, Uttar Pradesh, India
- There’s no business like general business: observations on the absence of opportunities for non-government business in the Legislative Assembly (Victoria, Australia)
- There’s no business like general business: observations on the absence of opportunities for non-government business in the Legislative Assembly (Victoria, Australia) – Powerpoint Presentation
- Proposed revision of the Rules of the Society (SOCATT Secretary)
- Proposed amendment to the Rules of the Society (Lok Sabah, India)
- Audited Accounts 2017
2017
- Date
- November 6th and 7th, 2017
- Country
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Location
- Bangabandhu International Conference Centre
Discussion papers and documents
- Parliamentary Developments (and topical issues) in Bangladesh
- British Isles & Mediterranean jurisdictional report
- Canadian jurisdictional report
- Pacific jurisdictional report
- South East Asia (Malaysia) jurisdictional report
- The Changing Role of the Speaker (Guyana)
- The legislators and their representational role: need for uninterrupted functioning of legislatures (Uttar Pradesh, India)
- Induction of new Members after a general election (House of Commons, United Kingdom)
- Parliamentary information and parliamentary privilege in the age of cloud computing (New South Wales Legislative Council, Australia)
- The Power of Parliament to Control Internal Arrangements: the South African Experience (National Council of Provinces, South Africa)
- The Clerk Works and Apparently Gets Perks (Northern Territory, Australia)
- Audited Accounts 2016
2016
- Date
- December 14th and 15th, 2016
- Country
- London, United Kingdom
- Location
- Park Plaza Hotel Riverbank
Discussion papers and documents
- Africa jurisdictional report
- Australia jurisdictional report
- British Isles & Mediterranean jurisdictional report
- Canadian jurisdictional report
- Pacific jurisdictional report
- South East Asia (Malaysia) jurisdiction report
- Supporting an Inclusive Parliament (House of Commons, Canada)
- ICT Applications to support House and committee operations (House of Representatives, Australia)
- ICT Applications to support House and committee operations (House of Representatives, Australia) – Powerpoint presentation
- Use of languages other than English in the Chamber (Northern Territory, Australia)
- Support for private members bills: principles, procedures and practice (Scotland, United Kingdom)
- Support for private members bills: principles, procedures and practice (Scotland, United Kingdom) – Powerpoint Presentation
- Cooperative Government and Intergovernmental Relations in South Africa (National Council of Provinces, South Africa)
- Petitions and petitioning in the UK House of Commons (House of Commons, United Kingdom)
- Audited Accounts 2015
2015
- Date
- Was to have been October 6th and 7th, 2015
- Country
- Was to have been in Islamabad, Pakistan
- Location
- Was to have been at the Conference Centre
Discussion papers and documents
2014
- Date
- October 8th and 9th, 2014
- Country
- Yaoundé, Cameroon
- Location
- Yaoundé Conference Centre
Discussion papers and documents
- Parliamentary Developments (and topical issues) in Cameroon
- Africa jurisdictional report
- Asia jurisdictional report
- Australia jurisdictional report
- British Isles & Mediterranean jurisdictional report
- Canadian jurisdictional report
- India jurisdictional report
- Pacific jurisdictional report
- The Scottish Independence Referendum (Scotland, United Kingdom)
- Legislature and Executive: Emerging Challenges (Uttar Pradesh, India)
- Cane toads, Notices of Motions and the Law of Unintended Consequences (New South Wales Legislative Council, Australia) – Paper
- Cane toads, Notices of Motions and the Law of Unintended Consequences (New South Wales Legislative Council, Australia) – Powerpoint presentation
- Fiscal Management and Challenges for Democratic Developmental Legislatures (Free State, South Africa)
- Towards the 42nd Parliament: Election Readiness, Members’ Orientation and the Addition of 30 New Members (House of Commons, Canada)
- Recent developments in parliamentary privilege at Westminster (House of Lords, United Kingdom)
- Audited Accounts 2013
2013
- Date
- September 4th and 5th, 2013
- Country
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Location
- Sandton Convention Centre
Discussion papers and documents
- Asia jurisdictional report
- Australian jurisdiction report
- British Isles & Mediterranean jurisdictional report
- Canadian jurisdictional report
- Pacific jurisdictional report
- South East Asia jurisdictional report
- The Challenges of Managing Political Bosses (House of Representatives, Nigeria)
- Managing constitutional change – implications for the Clerk’s role (Scotland)
- Review of the Education Services provided by the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly (Northern Territory, Australia)
- Development of Public Participation Framework and Model (Gauteng, South Africa)
- Use of Electronic Devices in the Chamber (Jersey)
- Buildings renovation project at the Parliament of Canada - Long Term Vision and Plan for the Parliamentary Precinct (House of Commons, Canada)
- Audited Accounts 2012
2012
- Date
- September 12-14, 2012
- Country
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Location
- Bandanaraike Memorial International Conference Hall, Colombo
Discussion papers and documents
- Parliamentary developments (and topical issues) in Sri Lanka
- African jurisdictional report
- Australian jurisdictional report
- British Isles & Mediterranean jurisdictional report
- Canadian jurisdictional report
- Caribbean, the Americas and the Atlantic jurisdictional report
- Indian jurisdictional report
- Pacific jurisdictional report
- Social Media, Free Speech and Parliamentary Service (Senate of Canada)
- Reaching out people – the Andhra Pradesh experience (Andhra Pradesh, India) - Paper
- Reaching out people - the Andhra Pradesh experience (Andhra Pradesh, India) - Powerpoint presentation
- Procedural reform in the Australian House of Representatives; the impact of minority government in the 43rd Parliament (House of Representatives, Australia) - Paper
- Procedural reform in the Australian House of Representatives; the impact of minority government in the 43rd Parliament (House of Representatives, Australia) - Powerpoint presentation
- Standards regime in Scotland (Scotland, United Kingdom)
- Information Management: Changing Needs of Parliament (Lok Sabha, India)
- A Multimedia Approach to Public Participation in Parliamentary Committees (Alberta, Canada)
- The Profile and Work Study of the Activities of Secretary-General (Rajya Sabha, India)
- Audited Accounts 2011
2011
- Date
- July 26th and 27th, 2011
- Country
- London, United Kingdom
- Location
- Portcullis House (Attlee Suite), Westminster parliamentary estate
Discussion papers and documents
- African jurisdictional report
- Australian jurisdictional report (ANZACATT)
- Australian jurisdictional report (House of Representatives)
- Australian jurisdictional report (Northern Territory)
- Australian jurisdictional report (New South Wales Legislative Assembly)
- Australian jurisdictional report (Queensland)
- Australian jurisdictional report (Victoria Legislative Council)
- Australian jurisdictional report (Victoria Legislative Assembly)
- Canadian jurisdictional report
- The Senate of Canada and the Criminal Offences of Senator Raymond Lavigne (Senate, Canada)
- Relationships between Parliaments and anti-corruption bodies (Legislative Assembly of Western Australia)
- Recent developments in the relationship between the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and Members of Parliament (Legislative Assembly of New South Wales, Australia)
- Managing modern legislative institutions in the light of Parliamentary Reforms (Zambia)
- The use of IT equipment by members in the debating Chamber (Jersey)
- E-Office: Moving towards Paperless Office in Parliament (Lok Sabah, India)
- Delivering parliamentary services in times of austerity (Scotland)
- Facilitating Newly Elected / Nominated Members (Rajya Sabha, India)
- Induction programmes for new Members: the experience of the UK House of Commons in 2010 (House of Commons, United Kingdom) - Paper
- Induction programmes for new Members: the experience of the UK House of Commons in 2010 (House of Commons, United Kingdom) – Powerpoint presentation
- Twinning – the experience of the New South Wales, Bougainville and Solomon Islands parliaments (New South Wales Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly, Australia)
- Report of the 1st Conference of the CPA (Africa Region) Society of Clerks-at-the-Table
- Australia’s Parliamentary Privileges Act 25 Years On (Almost) (House of Representatives, Australia) - Paper
- Australia’s Parliamentary Privileges Act 25 Years On (Almost) (House of Representatives, Australia) – Powerpoint presentation
- Audited Accounts 2010
2010
- Date
- September 17th and 18th, 2010
- Country
- Kenya, Nairobi
- Location
- Kenyan International Conference Centre
Discussion papers and documents
- Parliamentary Developments (and topical issues) in Kenya
- Australian jurisdictional report
- Indian jurisdictional report
- The Relationship between the Speaker and the Clerks-at-the-Table (British Columbia, Canada)
- The power to send for papers. A case study: Afghan detainee documents – presentation (House of Commons, Canada)
- The power to send for papers. A case study: Afghan detainee documents – Speaker’s ruling (House of Commons, Canada)
- Parliamentary Privilege: The Kenyan Experience
- Risk Management in the Parliamentary Environment (House of Representatives, Australia)
- Parliamentary administration - Providing common services in a bicameral Parliament (Legislative Assembly of New South Wales, Australia)
2009
- Date
- October 4th and 5th, 2009
- Country
- Arusha, Tanzania
- Location
- Arusha International Conference Centre
Discussion papers and documents
- Australian jurisdictional report
- Canadian jurisdictional report
- Time Management during Short Duration Discussion (Rajya Sabh, India)
- Government legislation: From listing to Presidential assent (Rajya Sahba, India)
- Government legislation: From listing to Presidential assent (Rajya Sahba, India) – Powerpoint presentation
- Recent privilege developments at Westminster - outline (House of Commons, United Kingdom)
- Application of Privilege to Members’ papers (Jersey)
- The Role of the Clerk of the House (House of Representatives, Australia) - Paper
- The Role of the Clerk of the House (House of Representatives, Australia) - Powerpoint presentation
- Members’ expenses – Scottish Parliament
- Members’ expenses – New South Wales Perspectives
- Members’ expenses – The Auditor General: Friend or foe ? A Cautionary Tale ! (Alberta, Canada)
- World Bank Institute Professional Development Program for Parliamentary Staff
- CPA Recommended Benchmarks for Democratic Legislatures
- Proposed rule changes
- Audited Accounts 2008
- Letter concerning accounts
2008
- Date
- August 7-9, 2008
- Country
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Location
- Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
Agenda (PDF)List of Attendees (PDF)Minutes of Proceedings (PDF)Record of Proceedings (including verbatim transcript) (PDF)
Discussion papers and documents
- Parliamentary Developments (and topical issues) in Malaysia
- Parliamentary Developments (and topical issues) in Malaysia - PowerPoint Presentation
- Australian jurisdicational report
- Canadian Jurisdictional Reports
- Suspension of Question Hour
- The Speaker’s Participation in Debate: Recent Changes in New South Wales
- Parliamentary Privilege
- Parliamentary Privilege, Procedure and Practice
- Relations with the public
- Relations with the public - supporting document, Engaging the Public: Business Plan
- Report on Preliminary Findings of a Questionnaire on Parliamentary Governance
- Summary of Repsonses to Questionnaire on Parliamentary Governance
- Provision of Computer Equipment to Members of Rajya Sabha — A Study in Systems Improvement
- Provision of Computer Equipment to Members of Rajya Sabha — A Study in Systems Improvement
- Professional Development of Procedural Staff at the House of Commons of Canada
2007
- Date
- September 2007
- Country
- New Delhi, India
- Location
- Vigyan Bhawan Conference Centre
Agenda (PDF)List of Attendees (PDF)Minutes of Proceedings (PDF)Record of Proceedings (including verbatim transcript) (PDF)Annual Report 2006 (PDF)Audited Accounts 2006 (PDF)
Discussion papers and documents
- Procedure regarding mentioning matters of urgent public importance during Zero Hour
- Laying of Speeches on the Table of the House
- Freedom of speech and Citizens’ Right of Reply: Parliamentary Privilege versus accountability
- 50 years at the Table - the art of briefing a Speaker
- Information Management – Outline speech for Society of Clerks’ Meeting
- Corporate Governance - Executive Summary
- Corporate Governance - Questionnaire
- Corporate Governance in the Parliamentary Setting
- Managing bills in the Australian Parliament
- Public participation in the work of a legislature - A glimpse into the South African experience
- Financing of Legislatures in Africa
- Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme – Origin, Evolution and Functioning
- Relationship between the Legislature Secretariat and the Executive
- Providing counselling and support for elected members
- World Bank Parliamentary Staff Training Program
- Professional Development of Parliamentary Staff
- Professional Development Programs for Parliamentarians and Staff
2006
- Date
- September 7-9 2006
- Country
- Abuja, Nigeria
- Location
- International Conference Centre – Transcorp Hilton
Agenda (PDF)List of Attendees (PDF)Minutes of Proceedings (PDF)Record of Proceedings (including verbatim transcript) (PDF)
Discussion papers and documents
- Parliamentary Developments in Nigeria
- Office of Profit as a Ground for Disqualification for Membership of Parliament
- Disqualification of a Member of Rajya Sabha
- The Independence of Parliament from the Executive
- “A convenient and necessary elasticity of practice…”
- External Commissions on Alleged Corruption in Parliament
- Professional Development of Parliamentary Staff
- Professional Development of Parliamentary Staff
- Continuing Professional Development of Parliamentary Officers — Australian experience
2005
- Date
- September 7-9 2005
- Country
- Nadi, Fiji Islands
- Location
- Convention Center – Tanoa International Hotel
Agenda (PDF)List of Attendees (PDF)Minutes of Proceedings (PDF)Annual report 2005 — Appendix A (PDF)
Discussion papers and documents
- Better Time Management in the Legislatures: Role of the Presiding Officers
- Experiencing a Minority Parliament
- Parliamentary Proceedings and the Electronic Media
- Process and Oversight of a Financial Budget in South Africa
- Upkeep of Parliamentary Buildings
- Value of Public Participation in Legislative and Other Processes
2004
- Country:
- Canada
2002
- Country:
- Namibia
2000
- Country:
- United Kingdom
1998
- Country:
- New Zealand
1996
- Country:
- Malaysia
1994
- Country:
- Canada
1992
- Country:
- The Bahamas
1990
- Country:
- Zimbabwe
1988
- Country:
- Australia
1986
- Country:
- United Kingdom
1984
- Country:
- Isle of Man
1982
- Country:
- The Bahamas
1980
- Country:
- Zambia
1978
- Country:
- Jamaica
1976
- Country:
- Mauritius
1974
- Country:
- Sri Lanka
1972
- Country:
- Malawi
1969
- Country:
- Trinidad and Tobago
1968
- Country:
- The Bahamas
1966
- Country:
- Canada