The Speaker is the political head of the institution of Parliament.

1. The Speaker receives dignitaries and high profile visitors to Parliament
2. Conducts inter parliamentary relations
3. Issues external high-level communication on behalf of Parliament
4. Links Parliament with the Executive
5. Oversees the functioning of the Parliamentary Service through the Clerk to Parliament
6. Chairs all the sittings of Parliament and ensures that the Rules of Procedure are observed
7. As head of the institution, the Speaker represents Parliament in its corporate relations