As He Lists The Second Quarter’s Gains And Negatives
Capitol Hill, Monrovia – Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon did not hold back when urging members of the House to always uphold the law on Friday, the official opening day of the Third Quarter of the Second Session of the Legislature.
The Speaker of the House issued a clear warning to his colleagues, which requires all leaders and members of that august body to set an example by making sure that the laws they are responsible for are always upheld.
He encouraged House members to keep all of their parliamentary license plates on their official cars in light of the numerous violations of fundamental laws and rules, such as the correct usage of license plates.
“Being a leader means setting an example. Therefore, I would like to remind all of my colleagues to keep their official vehicles equipped with the entire complement of their legislative license plates.” Although this may not seem like much, Speaker Koon argued that it shows how much “we value institutional order and helps prevent needless humiliation with state security personnel.”
Likewise, he encouraged the committee examining the House’s current rules to proceed quickly and bring the initial version of its suggested changes to the entire House at the following session.
He insisted that if the Legislature, and particularly the House, is to update its legislative procedures and bring its internal operations into line with professional best practices, these reforms are essential.
The House Speaker urged members to approach the budget hearing process with attention and seriousness as the House gets ready to receive the 2025 Calendar Budget for legislative review.
In order to ensure that public money are used for the public good, he encouraged every committee member to prioritize attending hearings of entities under their supervision. “This is where parliamentarians’ obligation to the Liberian people becomes most practical.”
“Honorable colleagues, the budget reflects our national priorities and values and is more than just a financial document. I implore us to concentrate on important subject areas that directly address the everyday realities of our people as we discuss this year’s budget.”
