. Opens, suspends, or closes the sittings of Parliament; e. Determines in consultation with the Bureau and in accordance with the Rules of Procedure of Parliament, the admissibility or otherwise of papers brought to the Parliament; . Follows up on the implementation Parliament; of the decisions of the organs of g. Represents Parliament in relations with other ECOWAS and conducts the external relations of Parliament; . Appoints in consultation with the Bureau, the Secretary Directors, in accordance with the provisions of the Regulations governing the appointment of a senior official of the Community after prior approval by the Succession Committee; in consultation with the Bureau, the institutions General and ECOWAS Staff management Management i. Appoints Professional j. Appoints on the recommendation of the relevant pee committee locally recruited personnel in conformity with the ECOWAS Staff Parliament in conformity with the ECOWAS Staff regulations; staff of Regulations; . Ensures regular interactions Parliaments of Member States; between Parliament and National . Performs any other duties incidental to these functions. 3. RESIDENCE OF THE SPEAKER Pending the election of Representatives by citizens of Member States, the Speaker shall not be resident at the Seat of Parliament. ACT hy ite : \ a A/SA.1 oft ‘ %