House of Commons Clerk Job Description

The Clerk of the House of Commons administers services in order to support Members of the House of Commons in their parliamentary functions and must act with impartiality and discretion, regardless of party affiliation.

As chief executive of the House of Commons administration, the Clerk of the House of Commons advises the Speaker and all Members on the interpretation of parliamentary rules, precedents and practices.

Typical Job Duties

• Maintain records of the proceedings of the House of Commons

• Authenticate all decisions of the House of Commons by providing signature

• Administer oath of allegiance to all duly elected Members at the beginning of a Parliament session

• Administer oath of allegiance to Members joining the Board of Internal Economy

• Act as secretary to the Board of Internal Economy

• Receive delegations of parliamentary officials from other legislatures

• Act with indiscretion and impartiality, regardless of party affiliation

Scholarships for Becoming a House of Commons Clerk

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