Fatshimetrie, the world of knowledge of the digital magazine informs us of the captivating news coming from the Senate. In a recent development, the Senate office has worked under the leadership of its President Sama Lukonde Kyenge to ensure a balanced distribution of the Standing Committees. The rapporteur of the Upper House, Nefertiti Ngudianza Bayokisa Kisula, shared this information during the plenary session, revealing the decisions taken to achieve this balance.
Faced with the disparities and numerical imbalance of the choices expressed by the senators, the president decided to exercise his arbitration, in accordance with article 47 of the Rules of Procedure. This approach led to the harmonious composition of the standing committees, reflecting the various expertise and training of the members of the Senate. For example, the Ecofin, PAJ, and other committees were formed taking into account the skills of the senators in specific areas.
Sama Lukonde stressed the importance of grouping senators according to their respective training and experience, thus ensuring a balanced representation of disciplines within the committees. He welcomed the result obtained, where the majority of areas of expertise are taken into account.
At the same time, the President of the Senate issued a warning to senators who are absent during plenary sessions. He recalled the provisions set out in the Rules of Procedure, enjoining senators to respect the procedures in the event of justified absence. This measure aims to guarantee the presence and involvement of all members during debates and decision-making within the Senate.
Ultimately, the establishment of the Senate standing committees and the measures taken to ensure the active participation of senators in plenary sessions demonstrate the commitment of the Senate Bureau to promote the efficient and transparent functioning of the institution. These initiatives aim to strengthen governance and foster constructive dialogue between members of the Senate for the well-being of the nation.