CLERK OF HOUSE

Description of Role

• The Secretary / Clerk are the recorders of all events in the Senate / House.
• The Secretary / Clerk will receive training into the mechanics of recording debate, but must have a clear understanding of parliamentary procedure, and be able to speak comfortably in front of a group. 
• The Clerk / Secretary must be organized and be comfortable speaking in front of group. 
• They will manage all the bills as they come and go from the House / Senate. 
• They will work with the Governor’s Chief of Staff in keeping track of all the bills.

Responsibilities

• Record all motions on the Floor of the Senate / House
• Read all bills and amendments as requested by the President of the Senate / Speaker of the House.
• Be the designated representative of the House / Senate to go and request that dignitaries come and speak to the House / Senate / Joint Session.

Attend the Leadership Session:

MUST ATTEND LEADERSHIP SESSION, information about the session will be mailed to you 2-3 weeks prior to the event.

Scripts or additional Information:

House or Senate Scripts. Scripts for Leaders\ScriptsforSpeakeroftheHouse.doc

Please rehearse and become familiar with those parts for the Clerk and Secretary.

We will do training on Thursday and Friday, but it is very important that you know your parts.