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        Officers of parliament : a study in government adaptation

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        Date
        2002-10
        Author
        Furi, Megan Michelle
        Type
        Thesis
        Degree Level
        Masters
        Abstract
        This thesis explores the concept of Officers of Parliament and their place in the much older concept of responsible government. It argues that the changing nature of responsible government allows a place for Officers of Parliament to assist Parliament in holding government accountable. Since Officers of Parliament act as a check on government, it is necessary for the Officers to be independent from government. This thesis argues that independence is one of the defining characteristics of the Officers. Finally, by examining the relationship of Officers of Parliament with both the Senate and the House of Commons it is possible to see how Officers of Parliament fit into the complex structure of parliamentary government. This examination illustrates how the Houses of Parliament relate to their Officers as well as to each other.
        Degree
        Master of Arts (M.A.)
        Department
        Political Studies
        Program
        Political Studies
        Committee
        Smith, David E.
        Copyright Date
        October 2002
        URI
        http://hdl.handle.net/10388/etd-11062008-130840
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