The Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, also known as the legislature, is the arm of state entrusted with the responsibility of making laws for good governance, and providing oversight of the Government or Executive. Trinidad and Tobago follows the Westminster System of government, in that Members of the Executive are also members of Parliament and thus attend sittings of the legislature. 
The Office of the Parliament provides the administrative and apolitical support services to the legislature. The Office functions under the leadership of the Clerk of the House assisted by the Clerk of the Senate, as Deputy Head. The Office also ensures the proper functioning of the Chamber and offers relevant services to the people of Trinidad and Tobago

Vision 
The Vision of the Parliament of Trinidad & Tobago is:  By 2018, to be a modern Parliament that fulfill its constitutional duties to its fullest extent, and effectively serves the people of Trinidad & Tobago.  

Mission 
The Mission Statement of the Parliament of Trinidad & Tobago is:  As the national legislature of Trinidad & Tobago, our mission is to ensure that Parliament exercises its legislative, oversight, representation and outreach duties effectively and that Parliament remains the main forum for national political debate.  

Core Values 
The Core Values of the Parliament of Trinidad & Tobago are: 
•	Independence – We safeguard the independence of Parliament in all our acts 
•	Integrity – We demonstrate high ethical standards in our activities 
•	Openness – We communicate in an open and inclusive way 
•	Professionalism – We strive to act on the basis of sound and established rules of procedure, facts, insight and experience
•	Concern – Our endeavours are guided by concern for the wellbeing of all women and men, girls and boys of Trinidad & Tobago


Office of the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago

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