4. NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

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1 4. NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Page 21 Hansard Editor To delete paragraph 4.7 and whole content To replace by the following: Recommendation EOAC The Committee recommends that the incumbent in the grade of Hansard Editor should be allowed to proceed incrementally up to salary point Rs in the master salary scale through the grant of one increment every year provided he/she: (i) (ii) (iii) has drawn the top salary for a year; has been efficient and effective in his/her performance during the preceding year; and is not under report. Page 22 To insert after paragraph 4.11 the following: Deputy Parliamentary ICT Manager (New Grade) Parliamentary ICT Officer (New Grade) ICT Support Officer (New Grade) 4.11A Management has represented that, in view of the importance of e-parliament projects to achieve a paperless Parliament, there is need for a dedicated structure to assist the Parliamentary ICT Manager and to sustain the Parliamentary ICT System. The Committee considers that the structure should be reinforced with the creation of three new levels. Recommendation EOAC B The Committee recommends that: (i) a new grade of Deputy Parliamentary ICT Manager be created. Appointment to the grade should be made by selection from among candidates possessing a Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or Information Systems or Information Technology or Software Engineering or any degree the major part of which should be Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Information Systems or Information Technology or Software Engineering from a recognised institution. Candidates should also have three years experience in Networking, Application and Database Design, knowledge in Sound/Video ICT Architecture and ~ 13 ~ Errors, Omissions and Anomalies

2 operation of multi-user systems and be conversant with Voice-to- Text technologies. (ii) (iii) a new grade of Parliamentary ICT Officer be created. Appointment to the grade should be made by selection from among candidates possessing a degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/ Information Systems/ Information Technology/ Software Engineering or any Degree the major part of which should be Computer Science/ Computer Engineering/ Information Systems/Information Technology/Software Engineering from a recognised institution. Candidates should also have at least two years experience in Networking, Application and Database Design, knowledge in Sound/Video ICT Architecture and operation of multi-user systems and be conversant with audio recording and Voice-to-Text technologies. a new grade of ICT Support Officer be created. Appointment to the grade should be made from among candidates possessing a Cambridge Higher School Certificate and a Certificate in Information Technology or Computer Studies from a recognised institution. Candidates should also be A+ Certified and have practical experience in computer operations. 4.11C The Deputy Parliamentary ICT Manager would be required, amongst others, to supervise and advise on database, network and systems administration and to set up and manage users, groups and roles; to set up and configure computer systems and assist in IT infrastructure deployment and site preparation; to perform quality assurance of computer systems; and to implement security measures to safeguard IT systems from threats and ensure business continuity. 4.11D The Parliamentary ICT Officer would be required, amongst others, to assist in performing systems study and analysis and preparing feasibility reports and functional specifications; to perform database, network and systems administration and to set up and manage users, groups and roles; to plan and perform, in conjunction with end-users acceptance testing of applications developed by software developers and liaise with external service providers; to take preventive measures to ensure adequate capacity and availability of storage and computing systems and to monitor performance to ensure optimum efficiency. 4.11E The ICT Support Officer would be required, amongst others, to install and configure common PC-related software and provide preventive measures and technical support thereon; to operate computer systems including running of processes, handling of inputs, production of outputs, performing back-ups and keeping records thereof; to comply ~ 14 ~ Errors, Omissions and Anomalies

3 with and promote applicable security standards in relation to computer systems; and to commission IT equipment. IT and Audio Visual Operator (New Grade) 4.11F Management has recommended that there is need for a new grade of IT and Audio Visual Operator to operate the Digital Recording System workflow inside the Chamber of the as well as the two Committee Rooms. Recommendation EOAC G The Committee recommends that a new grade of IT and Audio Visual Operator be created. Appointment to the grade should be made by selection from among candidates who possess a Cambridge School Certificate or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Public Service Commission and a certificate in IT from a recognised institution or are A+ certified. Candidates should also have basic Audio knowledge and reckon at least three years experience in the operation of IT and audio equipment H The IT and Audio Visual Operator would, amongst others, be required to activate the microphone to Speaker, Members of Parliament and Clerks during sittings, operate and manage the Conference console/software of the Chamber, perform sound calibration, set up and maintain audio channels and feeds, test and maintain all microphones and install Back-up Loggers. Robing Allowance 4.11I It has been represented that the Clerk, Deputy Clerk and Clerk Assistants have to be properly dressed to maintain decorum of the House. The Committee considers that there is justification for the payment of a yearly Robing Allowance to incumbents in these grades. Recommendation EOAC J The Committee recommends that a Robing Allowance of Rs 4800 yearly be paid to the Clerk, the Deputy Clerk and Clerk Assistants. Page 23 Allowance to employees in the Office Care Attendant Cadre To delete paragraph 4.13 and whole content To replace by the following: ~ 15 ~ Errors, Omissions and Anomalies

4 Recommendation EOAC The Committee recommends that the Head Office Care Attendants and Office Care Attendant/Senior Office Care Attendants formerly Office Care Attendants and Senior Office Care Attendants, who, during Parliamentary sittings perform work over and above their normal duties, should be paid an ad hoc allowance of Rs 180 per sitting. NATIONAL ASSEMBLY REVISED SALARY SCHEDULE Salary Code Salary Scale and Grade Rs Clerk of the Rs x x x x Deputy Clerk, formerly Deputy Clerk Rs x x x x Clerk Assistant, formerly Clerk Assistant Rs x x Parliamentary ICT Manager Rs x x x x Deputy Parliamentary ICT Manager (New Grade) Rs x x x Parliamentary Librarian and Information Officer Rs x x x x Assistant Parliamentary Librarian and Information Officer (New Grade) ~ 16 ~ Errors, Omissions and Anomalies

5 Salary Code Salary Scale and Grade Rs x x x x x x Library Officer x x x x x Pre-Press Officer Rs x x Hansard Editor Rs x x x Chief Hansard Reporter and Sub Editor Rs x x x x Senior Hansard Reporter and Sub Editor Rs x x x Hansard Reporter and Sub Editor Rs x x x Parliamentary ICT Officer (New Grade) Rs x x x x x x Assistant Hansard Reporter and Sub Editor ICT Support Officer (New Grade) Rs x x x x x x IT and Audio Visual Operator (New Grade) Rs x x x x x Driver ~ 17 ~ Errors, Omissions and Anomalies

6 Salary Code Salary Scale and Grade Rs x x x x Library Attendant ********** ~ 18 ~ Errors, Omissions and Anomalies