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The Secretariat General is the highest unit of parliamentary service in Congress. It is led by an official called Secretary General, who reports to the President of Congress about the smooth running of Congress, and staff and offices of parliamentary service. Within his inherent duties or by delegation, he is in charge of supervising and controlling all legislative activities aimed at the preparation, assistance, support the basic and functional assignments of Members of Congress.
The Secretary General is the legal representative of the congressional administration, with disciplinary authority over all staff in Congress.
By President’s delegation, and subject to inform thereof, the Secretary General may conclude contracts for the smooth operation of Congress and the parliamentary service. He is appointed and removed from office by the Executive Council.
The parliamentary service Statute contains the powers and duties of Secretary General as well as of the parliamentary units and staff. He may be removed from office on resignation, loss of his condition of public servant, early or mandatory retirement, inability to hold office, dismissal or revocation of his appointment.
In case of absence or temporary inability, the Secretary General shall be substituted by the Parliamentary General Director.
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Brief History of the Secretary General Office
List of Secretary Generals of the Congress of the Republic of Peru
Relics of the Congress
The current Secretary-General is Mr. José Antonio Abanto Valdivieso.
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