Sittings
1st Sitting of the Senate
1st Session - 11th Republican Parliament
Wednesday 23 September, 2015
1:30 PM
A Proclamation
The Clerk of the Senate will read the Proclamation
The Clerk of the Senate will read the Proclamation declaring the first Session of the 11th Parliament open.
Election of President of The Senate
Nominations to be received
The Senate will proceed with the process of electing a President of the Senate.
Election of Vice-President of The Senate
Nominations to be received
The President of the Senate will invite nominations for Vice-President. Once elected the new Vice-President will take the requisite oath.
Oath Of Allegiance Of A New Member
Senators will take the oath
All Senators will in turn take the requisite oath or affirmation.
Announcements By The President/Vice-President
His Excellency wishes to address both Houses
The President of the Senate will indicate that His Excellency wishes to address the members of both Houses assembled together. The sitting will then be suspended and the President will exit the building, accompanied by the Speaker of the House, to await the arrival of their Excellencies.