In order to allow the Pan-African Parliament's functions to be carried out more smoothly and in a more streamlined fashion, it is assisted by a Secretariat.
The Secretariat is composed of:
A Clerk, currently Zwelethu Lukhanyiso Mighty MadasaTwo Deputy Clerks, currently Helen Bawange Dingani (Legislative Business) and Morad Boularaf (Finance, Administration and International Relations)As head of the Secretariat, the Clerk is tasked with and has responsibility for the following duties:
Organise the elections of the President and Vice-Presidents.Take minutes of all the proceedings of Parliament and the Permanent Committees.Authenticate the votes and proceedings of each sitting by signature.Is responsible to Parliament for accounting issues.Supervises the staff of the Secretariat.Manage the day to day administrative affairs of Parliament.