Article 49 of the Regional Constitution established the Regional Secretariat which forms the Regional Headquarters responsible for coordination and management of the day to day affairs and activities of the Region. The Clerk of the Parliament hosting the Regional Secretariat is the Regional Secretary. The Regional Secretariat consists of the following:-

(a) The Regional Secretary;

(b) The Assistant Regional Secretary;

(c) The Regional Accountant; and

(d) Staff seconded by the host of other Parliaments.

Functions of the Regional Secretariat

Subject to the general directions of the Executive Committee, The Regional Secretary shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Region and shall be responsible for coordination and management of the day to day affairs and activities of the Region.

In the broader context of Article 50 of Constitution of CPA Africa Region, Functions of CPA Africa Region Secretariat are provided through Region Secretary as follows:

(i) Maintain close liaison with Branches in the Region and other Region Secretariats

(ii) Responsible for the administration and organization of the Region’s activities;

(iii) Playing secretarial role to meetings of the organ and Bodies of the Region;

(iv) Responsible for the Preparation and circulation of notice, agenda and other documents relevant to the General Meeting or Annual Regional Conference in accordance with provisions of CPA Africa Region Constitution;

(v) Responsible for the preparation of summary records and reports of the deliberations of the Organs and Bodies of the Region;

(vi) Responsible for the preparation of proposals for work program and draft budget for consideration and approval by the Budget Committee;

(vii) Facilitate the implementation of decisions of the Organs and Bodies of the Region;

(viii) Prepare regular statement, reports and financial statements relating to the Region and the Secretariat for consideration by the Program Planning and Finance Sub-Committee; and

(ix) Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Committee.

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