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

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