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Article I, Section 3, clause 5 of the U.S. Constitution authorises the Senate to choose its officers, but does not specifically identify them by title. The officers currently elected by the Senate are the President pro tempore, Secretary of the Senate, Sergeant at Arms, chaplain, secretary for the majority, and secretary for the minority. The Senate has also established appointive offices to handle certain other administrative functions that are under the direction of the legal counsel, legislative counsel, and parliamentarian. This book provides an overview of Senate administrative officers and officials, their authorities, and main responsibilities.

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Author:   Brett Waller
Publisher:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Imprint:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.362kg
ISBN:  

9781631178214

ISBN 10:   1631178210
Pages:   126
Publication Date:   01 June 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Preface; Senate Administrative Officers & Officials: A Brief Overview; Secretary of the Senate: Legislative & Administrative Duties; Sergeant at Arms & Doorkeeper of the Senate: Legislative & Administrative Duties; Office of Legislative Counsel: Senate; Office of Senate Legal Counsel; The President Pro Tempore of the Senate: History & Authority of the Office; Support Offices in the House of Representatives: Roles & Authorities; Chief Administrative Officer of the House: History & Organization; House Sergeant at Arms: Legislative & Administrative Duties; Office of Legislative Counsel: House; House Office of General Counsel; The Office of the Parliamentarian in the House & Senate; House & Senate Chaplains: An Overview; Pages of the United States Congress: History & Program Administration; Index.

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