The Legislative Arm
Bekwai Youth Parliament
Mirroring the Parliament of Ghana and governed by its own Standing Orders, the supreme deliberative voice of the Movement's youth.
How a bill becomes law
The legislative lifecycle
Every bill passes through three readings and a committee stage before adoption, signed by the Speaker and transmitted to the Assembly.
- 1Draft
- 2First Reading
- 3Second Reading
- 4Committee Stage
- 5Third Reading
- 6Passed / Rejected
Officers
Who runs Parliament
Speaker
Presides over all sittings; certifies Youth Recommendations.
Deputy Speaker(s)
Deputise the Speaker; oversee procedural compliance.
Majority & Minority Leaders
Lead caucuses; balance debate.
Clerk
Maintains Hansard, Minutes, and the Register of Members.
Serjeant-at-Arms
Maintains order; carries the mace.
32 Community Members
One per community; serve the legislative voice of youth.
Scrutiny
Standing Committees
Education, Youth & Skills Development
Health, Sanitation & Environment
Agriculture, Trade & Economic Development
Community Infrastructure & Housing
Gender, Social Welfare & Inclusion
Security, Peace & Conflict Resolution
Rules, Privileges & Disciplinary Matters
Finance & Resource Mobilisation