Roles of a member of Parliament in Uganda
1.Legislation Members debate and pass laws through which the institutions of government endeavor to guide the country’s process. 2.Budget Approval/Appropriation Members of Parliament (analyse) and pass (approve) the national Budget every financial year. 3.Oversight Monitor and bring to the attention of Ministers and the public, government misuse of funds, violations of rule of law and unlawful activities. 4.Representation Represent their constituents’ views in Parliament. MPs bring to the attention of relevant Ministers different matters of national concern. In the Constituency Hold consultative meetings with their constituents, update them on the activities of Parliament and government policies, and gather their views and concerns on issues, which affect their livelihood. What MPs do not do: 1.MPs do not construct or repair roads and bridges in their constituencies. 2.They also do not build schools, hospitals or buy ambulances. 3.Additionally, MPs do not have an obligation to co...