The Parliament of the Kingdom of Lesotho has established a thirty-member Parliamentary Reforms Committee (PRC) whose mandate is to spur a reform process to enhance the effectiveness of Parliament so that it can play its constitutional role in the national governance system by ensuring that the political, social and economic priorities are anchored in broad based consensus in society. 

In pursuance of this task, a two days start-up workshop for Members of the PRC, Presiding Officers, the Clerks and support staff was held at the Maseru Sun Hotel from Thursday 30^th September to Friday 1^st October 2004. 

Amongst other things, the workshop was to finalize the terms of reference for the Committee and agree to a general and broad road map. Both of these objectives were accomplished. 

The PRC comprises representatives from each of the ten parties represented in the National Assembly and it is chaired by Hon. L. Rakuoane. 

Membership:

1. The Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Education and Training and Leader of the National Assembly
2. Hon. Minister of Justice, Human Rights, Law and Constitutional Affairs and Leader of Senate
3. Hon. Minister of Finance and Development Planning
4. Hon. Vice President of Senate
5. Hon. Deputy Speaker
6. Hon. M. Seeiso
7. Hon. S.B. Seeiso
8. Hon. M. L. Peete
9. Hon. K. Theko
10. Hon. D. Motikoe
11. Hon. V.M. Malebo
12. Hon. P.N. Peete
13. Hon. S. Toloane
14. Hon. K.A. Maope
15. Hon. A.M. Motaung
16. Hon. R.P. Matete
17. Hon. L. Rakuoane (Chairperson)
18. Hon. K. Raditapole
19. Hon. M. Billy
20. Hon. M. Metsing
21. Hon. F. Makong
22. Hon. S. Monyane
23. Hon. K. Matla
24. Hon. R. F. Shea
25. Hon. M. B. Seutloali
26. Hon. D.S. Damane
27. Hon. F.M. Bulane
28. Hon. S. Maphalla
29. Hon. E.M. Lehata
30. Hon. M. Mahase

An official launch of the parliamentary reform process is expected soon. 

The public will accordingly be informed and kept abreast with PRC-related developments as they unfold. 

12 October 2004