Mps To Elect Backbench Commissioners Pan African Parliament Representatives
The story
KAMPALA — The 6th Sitting of the 1st Meeting of the 1st Session of Uganda's 12th Parliament will convene on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 2pm, with committee appointments and elections to key parliamentary positions dominating the Order Paper.
According to the Order Paper issued on July 5, 2026, the sitting will begin with prayers and communication from the Chair before Parliament proceeds to designate members to its standing and sectoral committees.
Details
"Designation of Members to Standing Committees and Sectoral Committees in accordance with Rule 167 and 195 of the Rules of Procedure [30 Minutes]," the Order Paper states.
The committee appointments are expected to shape Parliament's legislative and oversight work, as standing and sectoral committees are responsible for scrutinising government programmes, examining Bills and considering policy matters before they are debated by the House.
Members will also elect Backbench Commissioners in accordance with Section 2(4) of the Administration of Parliament Act and Rule 11 of the Rules of Procedure.
"Election of Backbench Commissioners in accordance with Section 2(4) of the Administration of Parliament Act and Rule 11 of the Rules of Procedure [20 Minutes]," the Order Paper states.
Backbench Commissioners serve on the Parliamentary Commission, the body responsible for overseeing the administration and financial management of Parliament.
The House will also elect Uganda's representatives to the Pan-African Parliament.
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