Art. 101 · Part 8
Secretary of Parliament
संसद सचिव
Original Text
There shall be a Secretary of each House. The Secretary manages parliamentary administration, maintains records, and ensures procedural compliance.
💡 Plain Language Explanation
Each house has a Secretary — the top civil servant of Parliament. The Secretary isn\'t an MP; they\'re a professional administrator who manages parliamentary records, coordinates sessions, advises the Speaker on procedure, and keeps the institutional memory. Think of them as the CEO of Parliament\'s operations.
🇳🇵 नेपाली व्याख्या
प्रत्येक सदनमा एक सचिव — संसदको प्रशासन, अभिलेख र प्रक्रिया व्यवस्थापन गर्ने।
✅ Strengths
Professional secretariat ensures institutional continuity regardless of political changes.
⚠️ Concerns
Parliament secretariat has been criticized for weak capacity and insufficient independence from political influence.