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Executive Summary

The Leaders Regional Workshops which were planned by the Office of the Clerk and conducted in

partnership with the New South Wales Parliament, and the Centre for Democratic Institutions brought

leaders together for a common objective- to understand their responsibilities and foster unity between the

Members of the House of Representatives and Chairmen of Council of Elders.

The topics presented in the workshop covered: information on the authoritative structure of ABG and the

functions of the three arms of government, the procedures and practices of the BHOR, the functions of the

Parliamentary Committees and the shared experiences by selected Members of the BHOR and a Member

of the NSW Parliament.

It was the first and successful Regional Workshop for leaders to be facilitated in Bougainville.

Introduction

This report is based on the Regional Workshops which were planned by the Office of the Clerk and

conducted in partnership with the New South Wales Parliament, and the Centre for Democratic

Institution. The workshops targeted the Members of the BHOR and the COE Chairpersons in order to

achieve the stated general aim and objective below. It was strategically held in the three regions of

Bougainville [South, Central and North] to enable easy access and active involvement by Members and

Chairmen of Council of Elders.

The report also highlights the content of the program and resolutions reached by leaders (participants)

during an open forum chaired by Hon. Andrew Miriki, Speaker of the Bougainville House of

Representatives towards the end of the day’s workshop. The resolutions were noted purposely for this

report and future planning but also intended for further consideration by relevant authorities. The issues

which were discussed were anticipated as impediments to the working relationship and developments in

their constituencies and communities.

Furthermore, the Regional Workshops brought leaders together for a common objective- to understand

their responsibilities and foster unity between the Members of the House of Representatives and

Chairmen of Council of Elders. It was the first Regional Workshop for leaders to be facilitated in

Bougainville. The fears that we had during the planning stages of the Regional workshops turned out to

become success stories which were acknowledged by the participants.

Aim of Workshop

To strengthen linkages of the two levels of government and promote good governance through the

performance of current leadership by effectively applying existing parliamentary practices and

procedures.

Objectives

By the end of the workshop leaders will be able to enhance and strengthen their performances at all levels

of authority and promote political stability through a better understanding of Parliamentary Procedures

and the roles and responsibilities of leaders in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville.

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Presenters

The presenters of the workshop were:

Bougainville House of Representative Officials

1. Mr. Robert Tapi Clerk of the House

2. Mr. Peter Topura Director of Procedures

3. Mr. Donald Misang Senior Research Officer (Committee Secretariat)

4. Mr. Douglas Pisi Research Officer (Public Accounts Committee)

5. Mr. Edwin Kenehata Acting Deputy Clerk (Facilitator)

The New South Wales Parliament Team

1. Hon. Melanie Gibbons (MP)-New South Wales Parliament

2. Mr. Warren Cahill-Centre for Democratic Institution (CDI) Consultant

3. Mr. Simon Johnston-Twinning Project Coordinator

Leaders who willingly presented and shared their experiences as part of their leadership responsibilities

and challenges in their respective constituencies and ministries were:

South Region Cluster

Hon. Rose Pihei, Minister for Culture and Tourism and Member for Women of South Region

Hon. Thomas Pata’aku, Member for Ramu Constituency

Central Region Cluster

Hon. Melchior Dare, Minister for Community Development and Member for Eivo/Torau

Hon. Robin Wilson, Deputy Speaker and Member for Terra Constituency

North Region Cluster

Hon. Elizabeth Burain, Member for Women of North Region

Hon. John Tabinaman, Minister for Education and Member for Mahari Constituency

Their presentations added value to the main purpose of the Leaders’ Regional Workshops. Seeing and

listening to a leader addressing the participants had a lot of meaning to the workshop as for the leaders.

Leaders were actively involved instead of being spectators while presentations were made by the officers.

Attendance

COE Chairmen’s attendance record was better compared with the Members of the House. More chairmen

attended the three Regional Workshops. (Refer to attachment A)

Budget for the Leaders’ Regional Workshop

Costs related to the staging of the Regional Workshops were co-funded by the Centre for Democratic

Institution and the Bougainville House of Representatives. A total budget of K74, 000 was approved by

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CDI while the Bougainville House of Representatives released K27, 000 out of the K40, 000 budgeted for

the Leaders’ Workshop.

The CDI funding component included expenses associated with the NSW Group travel and other

expenses, workshop venue hire and refreshments, vehicle hire for facilitators, and meals and

accommodation for Bougainville facilitators.

The Bougainville House of Representatives funding catered for transport hire, meals and accommodation,

and travel allowance for Members of the House of Representatives and Chairmen of Council of Elders.

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Regional Cluster (Buin Secondary Library Room)

The first regional workshop was held at the Buin Secondary School Library on the 29th of April 2013. At

8.45 a.m. the Minister for Culture and Tourism led participants and officials with an opening prayer. It

was followed by an official welcome by Hon. Joseph Buia Member for Baubake Constituency and an

Official opening speech delivered by Hon. Andrew Miriki, Speaker of the Bougainville House of

Representatives. The Speaker in his official remarks emphasized the importance of conducting this

workshop. He also deliberated on the Bougainville Constitution, Bougainville Peace Agreement, Standing

Orders and other enabling legislations as documents that guide us in the way we do things, address issues

and for further developments required for the successful conduct of referendum and eventual

independence.

The Presentations

According to the main program the first session was presented by Mr. Robert Tapi, Clerk of the House

on:

1. The Structure and the Authority of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville;

Photo: Left: Mr. Warren and Member Melanie stretched out on a stopover. Right: Mr. Simon Johnston

could not stand the hot climate of Bougainville so he was lucky to be sheltered by a wild taro leaf.

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2. Functions and responsibilities of the three arms of Government; and

3. How the Parliamentary Service supports the established institutions in the Region

The Second session was presented by Mr. Peter Topura, Director of Procedure on the topics:

1. Guiding Documents of the House

2. Category of Business

3. Law Making Procedures

4. Motions

5. Rules of Debate

The third session was on the Committee Systems and how it works in the

Bougainville House of Representatives by Donald Misang and Douglas Pisi.

The topics covered were:

Establishment of Committees of the BHOR

Roles Committees play in developing policies and legislations

Committee Powers and functions

Being an effective Member of Parliamentary Committees

Current Committee Activities

Photo: Mr. Robert Tapi doing his presentation inside the Buin Secondary School’s Library Building

Photo: Mr. Peter Topura taking a break after his informative session

in Buin, South Bougainville.

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The fourth session [shared experiences from leaders]

The topics covered by Hon. Thomas Pata’aku included:

Constituency visit program- meets with constituents and informs them about the Governments

decisions (legislations) and other developments.

Consultation with Council of Elders

Constituents making decisions on what project development that should take place

Business Arm of the Constituency

Hon. Rose Pihei made her presentation based on:

What is an effective leader? What is a proactive leader?

Leaders and personal development

The New South Wales Experiences shared by Hon. Melanie Gibbons Member for Menai Electorate

(NSW Parliament). The topics covered were on:

1. My Roles

a. Legislator

b. Making decisions on behalf of Constituents

c. Working with Government

Photo: In the Buin Cluster, Minister Rose Pihei sharing her thoughts on leadership in

Bougainville.

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2. Scrutiny

a. Question Time

b. Debate

c. Committees

3. Representation

a. Making the people’s voices heard

b. Consultation with constituents on policy & legislation

c. Deal with people’s issues

4. The electorate

a. Where is Menai?

b. Who are my constituents?

c. What do constituents care about?

The second last session was to update Leaders on the Twinning Project by the Twinning Project

Coordinator, Mr. Simon Johnston on:

1. Many activities conducted over the last three years, since the signing of the Agreement in April 2010:

• Procedure – especially revised Standing Orders

• Committees – especially Public Accounts Committee

• Stronger links between New South Wales, Solomon Islands and Bougainville

• Higher profile internationally

2. The current situation on Twinning

• Current funding from AusAID concludes 30 June 2013

• AusAID has agreed to fund Twinning project for a further two years and two months – from 1

July 2013 to end August 2015

• New funding includes:

• Continued secondments and attachments in priority areas

• Procurement for essential equipment

• Professional development opportunities

• Workshops for Members

• Main focus remains on institution strengthening

Photo: Left: Mr. Simon Johnston Twinning Project Coordinator updates Leaders on the twinning

activities while (right photo) Hon. Melanie Gibbons (MP) of New South Wales Parliament shares

leadership experiences and how she manages her electorate.

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• More involvement of all MPs (all parliaments)

3. Future activities

• Effective Parliamentary Committees Inquiries Course, Sydney, May 2013

• Twinning Committees Workshop, May 2013 (with NPSI)

• Greater support for Members directly (with Centre for Democratic Institutions)

– Workshops on selected topics

– Practical exchanges with NSW Parliament

Open Forum

The last session of the day provided an opportunity for Members and COE Chairmen to raise issues that

were affecting their performance as leaders. In the opening statement, the Speaker who chaired the

session stressed that any issues raised would be responded to if they fall within the capacity of the

Speaker, Ministers and other leaders including the Clerk of the House. He pointed out that other issues if

not addressed in the forum would be noted and included in the workshop report and for further follow up.

The issues discussed and resolved in the meeting were:

1. ABG to have a clear Authoritative Structure and a mechanism that will allow for an effective

delivery of services right down to the grassroots.

2. COE not being adequately funded

3. COE to have their determination just like the ABG Leaders

4. ABG Administration to rectify issues related to COE

5. Members of ABG should work closely with COEs

Photo: A group photo of Buin Cluster. All paticipants including Bougainville Officials and the

New South Wales Team. Speaker Hon. Andrew Miriki stands in the centre of the front row while

Hon. Gibbons on the left and Clerk Robert Tapi on the far right.

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Concluding Remarks

The South Region Cluster was concluded with speeches at 5p.m. which came from:

1. Mr. John Itanu-Executive Manager for Buin District

2. Hon. Albert Punghau-Minister for Finance, Planning & Treasury

3. Hon. Melanie Gibbons (MP)-Member of NSW Parliament

4. Hon. Andrew Miriki-Speaker of the Bougainville House of Representatives

Participants

There were 24 participants recorded for the South Region Cluster, ten of which were Members of the

BHOR (Ministers and members) and 14 were Chairmen of Council of Elders for South Region. (see

attachment A)

Accommodation in Buin for Officials, Members and COE Chairmen

All participants and officials were accommodated in three Guest Houses namely:

1. Buin Inn

2. Liz Guest House

3. Monti Guest House

The Central Regional Cluster (Tunania Hamlet Conference Room)

The Central Regional Workshop was held at the Tunania Hamlet Conference Room on the 1st of May

2013. At 9.00 a.m, Hon. Joseph Bausina, Chairman of the Central Parliamentary Regional Committee and

Member for Kokoda Constituency officially welcomed the BHOR Speaker, Officials and the NSW

Parliament Team. Hon. Andrew Miriki, Speaker of the Bougainville House of Representatives made his

opening statement. The Speaker in his official remarks emphasized on the importance of conducting this

workshop. He also deliberated on the

Bougainville Constitution,

Bougainville Peace Agreement,

Standing Orders and other enabling

legislations as documents that guide

us in the way we do things, address

issues and for further developments

required for the successful conduct of

referendum and eventual

independence.

Photo: The Central Cluster at Tunania Conference Hall. Seen here are Deputy Speaker of the

Bougainville House of Representatives, Hon. Robin Wilson (right) and Minister for Community

Development Melchior Dare on the left.

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The Presentations

Session one up to session four were executed as that of Buin according to the topics presented by Mr.

Robert Tapi Clerk of the House, Mr. Peter Topura Director of Procedure, Mr. Douglas Pisi Research

Officer of PAC.


The topics covered by Hon. Robin Wilson Deputy Speaker and

Member for Terra Constituency included:

1. Role:

To know your responsibilities, you must first know your

role

Usually refers to specific function(s)

2. Responsibility

May mean being accountable

May mean being answerable

May mean having authority to make decisions independently

3. Constituency Responsibility

Presence in the Constituency

Representational responsibilities – private

members statements (grievance debate), debates,

matters of public importance, petitions, motions

Awareness Campaigns

Consulting, Selecting and managing

constituency projects (RDG)

Managing integrity and corruption risks that

can be associated with constituency projects

4. Challenges

INTEGRITY EXPECTATIONS –

As Member: Honest, Transparent &

Accountable

Personal: Christian ethical principles -

Non-drinker, non-smoker, No extra-marital affairs

(one wife)

MEMBER’S OBLIGATION/PRESSURE

Give Projects – individuals, groups, community

Photo: Mr. Douglas Pisi during his session on the Work of

Committees in the Bougainville House of Representatives.

Photo: Deputy Speaker and Member for Terra

Constituency Robin Wilson emphasizing an

important point on his presentation. His

session captured everyone’s attention.

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Implementation of Projects –

o release funds to individuals, groups, communities to implement projects

o Attend to complaints above project

5. Managing Challenges

Accept the Integrity Expectations

Wide Consultations and inclusive decision making

on constituency projects – VA & COE

Educate constituents on government processes

Educate constituents on implementation processes and mechanisms

Advocate to adopt more-competitive and less bureaucratic ways of implementing and delivering

services to the people

Awareness Campaigns

Hon. Melchior Dare Minister for Community Development presented his experiences based on:

Partnership enabling Change

Parliamentary Regional Committees and its work in the region

Taking proactive measures to address issues

The New South Wales Experiences shared by Hon. Melanie Gibbons, Member for Menai Electorate

(NSW Parliament). The topics covered were on: [refer to page 6]

The second last session of the day came from Mr. Simon Johnston and Mr. Warren Cahill on:

[refer to page 6]

Open Forum

Matters resolved in the open forum were:

1. COE related issues

Photo: Left: Minister for Community Development, Hon. Melchior Dare talking to leaders about

being a proactive Member of the House. Left: Mr. Warren Cahill of the CDI in his brief talk to

the Leaders is passionate about the programs offered by CDI to leaders and staff of the

parliament.

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Determination for COE-increase recurrent budget for COE

All COEs to be legitimated

Executive Managers powerful than COE Chairmen

2. ABG Administration is so weak to execute its functions and implement decisions made by the

Government of the day.

3. Constituency Support Grant- Members’ Operational Grant and Constituency Development Grant

4. Parliament Building Location- Arawa/Kieta

5. ABG and COE Leaders workshops to be continued

6. Awareness on Referendum-massive

7. Movement of HQ to Arawa

Concluding Remarks

Photo: Speaker Hon. Andrew Miriki stresses a point in his opening statement of the leaders open

forum session.

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The Central Region Cluster was concluded with speeches at 5p.m. which came from:

1. Mr. Robson Aumura-North Nasioi COE Chairman

2. Hon. Nicholas Darku-Minister for Primary Industry

3. Hon. Melanie Gibbons (MP)-Member of NSW Parliament

4. Hon. Joe Lera- Regional Member for Bougainville in the National Parliament of Papua New

Guinea

5. Hon. Andrew Miriki-Speaker of the Bougainville House of Representatives

Note: whilst we were conducting the Members and COE Chairmen workshop, the Regional Member for

Bougainville in the National Parliament was also conducting his awareness program with other

community stakeholders. Member Joe Lera attended the whole day’s program while his Officers were

managing his program which was conducted on the venue adjacent to the Members and COE workshop

venue.

Participants

There were 20 participants recorded for the Central Region Cluster, nine of which were Members of the

BHOR (Ministers and members) and 11 were Chairmen of Council of Elders for Central Region. (Refer

to appendix A)

Accommodation in Arawa for Officials, Members and COE Chairmen

Photo: (Left) Regional Member for Bougainville in the National Parliament expresses his appreciation

on the importance of conducting the workshop. Member Lera attended and participated well in the

sessions for the duration of the day’s program. (Right) Mr. Warren Cahill makes an important point to

the leaders.

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All participants and officials were accommodated in these Guest Houses namely:

1. Arawa Womens Centre

2. Arevai Guest House

3. Bovo Apartment

4. Sunrise Guest House

The Northern Regional Cluster (BHOR Chamber)

The North Regional Workshop was held at the BHOR Chamber on the 3rd

of May 2013. At 9.00 a.m. An

opening prayer was said by Mr. Gordon Kisu, Chairman of Haku COE. Hon. Cosmas Sohia Chairman of

Public Accounts Committee and Member for Tsitalato Constituency officially welcomed the Members of

the Bougainville House of Representatives, COE Chairmen, NSW Parliament Team and Parliamentary

Officials.

Hon. Andrew Miriki, Speaker of the Bougainville House of Representatives made his opening statement.

The Speaker in his official remarks emphasized on the importance of conducting this workshop. He also

deliberated on the Bougainville Constitution, Bougainville Peace Agreement, Standing Orders and other

enabling legislations as documents that guide us in the way we do things, address issues and for further

developments required for the successful conduct of referendum and eventual independence.

The Presentations

Photo: Clerk of Bougainville House of Representatives, Mr. Robert Tapi takes a leading hand in the

Members and COE Chairmen workshop.

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Session one up to session four were executed as that of Buin according to the topics presented by Mr.

Robert Tapi Clerk of the House, Mr. Peter Topura Director of Procedure, Mr. Douglas Pisi Research

Officer of PAC.


The topics covered by Hon. Elizabeth Burain Member for North Regional Women were on:

1. Activity Plan

2. Micro Finance

3. Women in Business

4. Regional workshops

Photo: Hon. Elizabeth Burain Member for Women of North Region shares with her colleague members

of North Region of her initiative to model out the Micro Finance for women.

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Hon. John Tabinaman Minister for Education presented his experiences based on:

The values

Humility

Respect

Patience

Loyalty

The New South Wales Experiences shared by Hon. Melanie Gibbons Member for Menai Electorate

(NSW Parliament). The topics covered were on: [refer to page 6]

The second last session of the day came from Mr. Simon Johnston and Mr. Warren Cahill on:

[refer to page 6]

Open Forum

Matters resolved in the open forum were:

Photo: From left to right: Mr. Warren Cahill, Hon. Melanie Gibbons and Simon Johnston showing off

their smiles during the last leg of the workshop for leaders. They are seen enjoying the coolness of the

parliamentary chamber.

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1. Privileges for Members. Why Not COE Members

2. Constituency Development Grant to be established

3. Recognition to the COE- an Executive Government matter to look at.

4. ABG Members to work with COEs

5. Create a working relationship with COEs – Member to meet with COE on a monthly basis

6. Public Service Act for Bougainville – to deal with Administrative issues of ABG

Concluding Remarks

Photo: Mr. Bernard Tunim COE Chairman of Hapiu (Caterets) raises a point of concern to the COE

which needs Executive Government’s attention.

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The North Region Cluster was concluded with speeches at 5p.m. which came from:

6. Mr. Romeo Tohiana- Halia COE Chairman

7. Hon. Joel Banam- Member for Tonsu Constituency

8. Hon. Melanie Gibbons (MP) for NSW Parliament

9. Hon. Andrew Miriki-Speaker

10. Hon. John Tabinaman Minister for Education – Officially closed the workshop

Participants

There were 28 participants recorded for the North Region Cluster, eight of which were Members of the

BHOR (Ministers and members) and 20 were Chairmen of Council of Elders for North Bougainville

Region. (refer to attachment C)

Accommodation in Buka for Officials, Members and COE Chairmen

All participants and officials were accommodated at the Adeeves Guest House

Photo: Participant leaders of North Cluster listen carefully to the presentation by the Member for Women

of North Region, Hon. Elizabeth Burain. All COE Chairmen of North Region attended this workshop. All

of them expressed that they learned a lot of things from this one day workshop.

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The summary of the issues raised in the three regional workshop’s open forum are hereby listed as

resolutions;

Resolution one: That the Autonomous Bougainville Government shall have a clear Authoritative

Structure and a Mechanism that will allow for an effective delivery of services right down to the rural

communities.

Resolution Two: That the current funding allocated for the operational budget for COE is in-sufficient

and therefore, any annual budget allocation by ABG to COE should increase and shall be calculated

according to each individual COEs annual operational and developmental plans.

Resolution Three: That COE established under the Council of Elders Act 1996 and the Council of Elders

(Amendment) Act 2010 and as a second level of government shall have its own determination to cater for

its Members and Officers salaries and allowances.

Resolution Four: That Council of Elders Members shall be given due recognition by all stakeholders

whenever they are in pursue of COE matters.

Resolution Five: That the current ABG Administration is so weak in executing its roles in implementing

decisions that are made by the ABG, therefore authorities responsible shall vigorously act to improve the

current situation.

Photo: (left) Warren and

Member Melanie chat for a

few moments while

parliamentary staffs sort out

few things at Tunania

Conference for the Central

Leaders.

(Right) Speaker Hon.

Miriki and former BRA

Commander, Mr. Sam

Kaona has a quick chat after

being welcomed at the

Sam’s Tunania Residence.

Photo: (Left) The only

female Chairperson

speaking at the Central

Cluster workshop.

(Right) Robert Tapi and

Simon Johnston were being

entertained by the host Mrs.

Kaona.

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Resolution Five: That the ABG shall create a Constituency Development Grant that will deviate from the

Members Constituency Support Grant. The implementation of the MCSG has cost some confusion to the

constituents. Furthermore, the Members must strictly use the MCSG according to its guidelines.

Resolution Six: That there is a general feeling and desire to relocate the Parliament Building and its

Officers to Central Region and the location to be at Arawa or Kieta. The main reason is to centralize this

important arm of government. ABG Leaders are called to settle the permanent location of the building.

Resolution Seven: That there is a need to conduct massive awareness on “Referendum” as the people

should be well informed on the progress and the expectations surrounding the conduct of referendum

between 2015 and 2020.

Resolution Eight: That there is a strong desire by Members of ABG and COE Chairmen to work closely

with each other. In doing so, both leaders shall iron out differences they have in order to collaboratively

serve the people in their constituencies.

Resolution Nine: That Bougainville shall have its own Public Service Act as soon as practicable to

address pressing issues regarding the performances of the Bougainville Public Servants and the entire

Bougainville Administration.

Resolution Ten: That similar workshop such as the Regional Workshops for ABG Members and COE

Members shall be conducted in the future.

Conclusion

As seen in the report, the content and order of the presentations tried to capture, from the beginning the

big picture as far as the existing structure and authority of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville is

concerned and then looked at the ABG Institutions, their functions and the roles and responsibilities of the

mandated leaders. Questions and answers that arose in the Regional Workshops were positive indicating a

level of understanding by leaders. Leaders also contributed constructively in the leaders Forum chaired by

the Speaker. The Resolutions reached highlight some of the pressing issues that confront Members of the

House of Representatives and Chairmen of Council of Elders. The issues are common in nature, as head

in the three regions.

The presence of the delegation from Australia comprising of the Member for Menai in the NSW

Parliament, Hon. Melanie Gibbons, Warren Cahill, Centre for Democratic Institutions and the Twinning

Project Coordinator, Simon Johnston added value to the Leaders Regional Workshop. We all benefited in

that and appreciated the level of understanding of governance and Parliamentary procedures and practices

which exist in Bougainville and our leaders had an opportunity to listen and learn from the experiences of

an Australian/Parliamentarian.

From the officers’ point of view, our mission was to impart clear messages to the Bougainville leaders

emphasizing the existence of a legitimate Government and its institutions and how they operate under the

Autonomy arrangement. The presentations by the officers concentrated on the Bougainville Legislature

and how it performs its legislative functions and other powers vested in the Constitution of the

Autonomous Region of Bougainville.

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The officers’ presentations also focused on the Members responsibilities and how Parliamentary Service

supports the leaders to discharge their public duties.

The Chairmen of Council of Elders were our special audiences. The presentations tried as much as

possible not to create high expectations and subject the Members of the House to scrutiny by the

Chairmen of the Council of Elders.

The session on the experiences by the Members of the House and Ministers gave the Regional Workshop

participants an opportunity to receive firsthand information on how an ordinary member and a minister

perform their various responsibilities. COE on the other hand should have been given an opportunity to

share their experiences when running Council of Elders affairs in the Region.

The leaders’ sessions chaired by the Speaker in the three Regions provided an opportunity for open

discussions between the Members of the House of Representatives and Chairmen of Council of Elders.

Lastly, this report also notes an evaluation report that is done in parallel to this report for the purpose of

evaluating the planning and implementation of the workshop. The evaluation report (not provided) is

intended to give an overview of what was originally planned and how it was implemented. It provides

details of resources and capacity that was utilized to conduct the workshop. The evaluation report will be

a guide to improve planning and implementation of any similar programs in the future.

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ATTACHMENT A

MEMBERS AND COE WORKSHOP

ATTENDANCE LIST

VENUE: BUIN (SOUTH REGION)

DATE: 29TH APRIL 2013

NO NAME TITLE ORGANIZATION 1 HON. ANDREW MIRIKI SPEAKER BHOR

2 HON. ROSE PIHEI MINISTER CULTURE & TOURISM

3 HON. ALBERT PUNGHAU MINISTER FINANCE, PLANNING & TREASURY

4 HON. STEVEN SUAKO MHR TOROKINA CONSTITUENCY

5 HON. MICHAEL LAITA MHR SOUTH EX-COMBARTANT

6 HON. THOMAS PATA’AKU MHR RAMU CONSTITUENCY

7 HON. WILLIAM SILAMAI MHR BABA CONSTITUENCY

8 HON. LAWRENCE UAKAI MHR BOLAVE CONSTITUENCY

9 HON. PHILIP KUHENA MHR KOPII CONSTITUENCY

10 HON. JOSEPH BUIA MHR BAUBAKE CONSTITUENCY

COE CHAIRMEN

11 ALOYSIUS MASIU CHAIRMAN KONNOU COE

12 JOSEPH OUTSI CHAIRMAN TONOLEI COE

13 DAVID PELEI CHAIRMAN WISAI COE

14 JOSEPH KINANI CHAIRMAN LENOKE COE

15 FRANCIS KAPKABO CHAIRMAN LULE COE

16 TONY KAUVA CHAIRMAN MAKIS COE

17 JOSEPH KAURI CHAIRMAN BAUBAKE COE

18 DAVID MKISA CHAIRMAN PONGO COE

19 JOHN LEMPO CHAIRMAN RINO COE

20 SIMON SUKINA CHAIRMAN RAMU COE

21 MICHAEL AGANAI CHAIRMAN BOLAVE COE

22 PETER TABARI CHAIRMAN NAGOVIS COE

23 THOMAS PUREMA CHAIRMAN BABA COE

24 STEVEN NIBO CHAIRMAN BANONI COE

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ATTACHMENT B


ATTENDANCE LIST

VENUE: ARAWA/TUNANIA (CENTRAL REGION)

DATE: 1ST MAY 2013

NO NAME TITLE ORGANIZATION 1 HON. MICHAEL ONI MINISTER NATURAL RESOURCES

2 HON. NICHOLAS DAKU MINISTER PRIMARY INDUSTRY

3 HON. MELCHIOR DARE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

4 HON. DAVID SISITO MINISTER FORMER COMBARTANTS & WEAPONS DISPOSAL

5 HON. ROBIN WILSON DEPUTY SPEAKER TERRA CONSTITUENCY

6 HON. JOSEPH BAUSINA MHR KOKODA

7 HON. JOAN JEROME MHR WOMEN REP- CENTRAL

8 HON. JOE LERA MP- NATIONAL PARLIAMENT

BOUGAINVILLE REGION

9 HON. ANDREW MIRIKI SPEAKER BHOR

COE CHAIRMEN

10 MARK AMORAU CHAIRMAN KONGARA 1 COE

11 STEVEN TAMPAKO CHAIRMAN AMI AMING COE

12 ROBSON AUMORA CHAIRMAN NORTH NASIOI COE

13 THADEUS DAVANARA CHAIRMAN SOUTH NASIOI COE

14 PAUL MATERA CHAIRMAN KOKODA COE

15 PATRICK PIRITAM CHAIRMAN EIVO COE

16 PETER KALASOI CHAIRMAN TORAU LALA’A COE

17 MICHAEL LAPOLELA CHAIRMAN IORO 1 COE

18 BEVERLY TAMIS CHAIRMAN IORO 2 COE

19 THOMAS KASIREASI CHAIRMAN RAU COE

20 AMOS TEVARIA CHAIRMAN TERRA COE

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ATTACHMENT C


ATTENDANCE LIST

VENUE: BUKA (NORTH REGION)

DATE: 3RD MAY 2013

NO NAME TITLE ORGANIZATION 1 HON. JOHN TABINAMAN MINISTER EDUCATION

2 HON. CAROLUS KETSIMUR MINISTER WORKS

3 HON. JAMES BEANI MHR HAKU CONSTITUENCY

4 HON. MICAH MOSE NHR TAONITA-TEOP CONSTITUENCY

5 HON. ELIZABETH BURAIN MHR WOMEN REP- NORTH REGION

6 HON. COSMAS SOHIA MHR TSITALATO CONSTITUENCY

7 HON. JOEL BANAM MHR TONSU CONSTITUENCY

8 HON. FRANKO HOPING MHR FORMER COMBARTANT REP- NORTH REGION

9 HON. ANDREW MIRIKI SPEAKER BHOR

COE CHAIRMEN

10 TEIKA POSSIRI CHAIRMAN NUGURIA COE

11 CHAIRMAN MAVILU COE

12 BERNARD TUNIM CHAIRMAN HAPIU COE

13 AHALE TEKAHU CHAIRMAN TAKUU COE

14 DAVID PORAKA CHAIRMAN NUKUMANU COE

15 MICHAEL REMAN CHAIRMAN NEHAN COE

16 TITUS HAVU CHAIRMAN TEOP COE

17 PHILIP GIMU CHAIRMAN SELAU COE

18 PAUL VINTON CHAIRMAN SUIR COE

19 CHARLES GAIAN CHAIRMAN MAHARI COE

20 JOHN SIURIRI CHAIRMAN TEUAA COE

21 GORDON KISU CHAIRMAN HAKU COE

22 ROMEO TOHIANA CHAIRMAN HALIA COE

23 ALBERT LAHIN CHAIRMAN HAGOGOHE

24 DAVID TALEI CHAIRMAN TONSU COE

25 HENRY MOLEN CHAIRMAN PEIT COE

26 LAWRENCE WONE CHAIRMAN TINPUTZ

27 PATRICK PASAM CHAIRMAN TSITALATO

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ATTACHMENT D

REGIONAL WORKSHOP FOR MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND COE

CHAIRMEN

PROGRAM

DATE: MONDAY 29TH APRIL 2013 VENUE: BUIN, SOUTH BOUGAINVILLE REGION OBJECTIVE: THE WORKSHOP WILL BE ABLE TO ENHANCE AND STRENGHTEN THE PERFOMANCE OF LEADERS AT ALL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND PROMOTE POLITICAL STABILITY TRHOUGH A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES AND THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF LEADERS IN THE AUTONOMOUS REGION OF BOUGAINVILLE.

DATE TIME ACTIVITY/TOPICS PRESENTER(S) FACILITATOR Monday 29th April 2013

8.00 -8.30 am

Arrival of Members and COE Chairmen

Mr. Edwin Kenehata

9.00 -9.30am

1. Welcome Remark by the Member for Baubake Constituency

2. Official Opening of the Workshop by the Speaker Hon. Andrew Miriki

Hon. Joseph Buia Hon. Andrew Miriki – Speaker of the BHOR

9.30 -10.00 am

Understanding the ABG Structure and Authority of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville

Mr. Robert Tapi- Clerk of the House

10.00 - 10.15am

Tea Break

10.15-10.45am

How a member performs his legislative responsibility

a) Director Procedure

b) Warren Cahill (CDI)

Autonomous Bougainville Government

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10.45-11.15am

How to be an effective Member of Parliamentary Committees

a) Research Officer(s)

Committees b) Warren Cahill

11.15 - 11.45am

Managing the Constituency Responsibilities

a) Hon. Thomas Pata’aku (Member for Ramu)

b) Melanie Gibbons MP NSW Parliament

12.00 - 1.00 pm

LUNCH (own arrangement)

Edwin Kenehata

1.00 -1.30pm

How to be an effective and pro-active Constituency Member

Hon. Rose Pihei. Minister for Culture and Tourism and Regional Woman Representative for South Bougainville

Edwin Kenehata

1.30 - 2.30pm

The New South Wales experiences

As a Legislator

Member of a Parliamentary Committee

Managing the affairs of the electorate

Hon. Melanie Gibbons- MP NSW Parliament

2.30 - 3.00 pm

Discussion on Enhancing linkages between ABG and other levels of authority in Region

Strengthening the relationships between COE and Member.

Chaired by the Hon. Andrew Miriki (Speaker of the BHOR)

3.00-3.15pm

Afternoon Tea Edwin Kenehata

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3.15-3.45 pm

Partnership arrangement between the NSW Parliament and the ABG House of Representatives

Simon Johnston (Twinning Project Coordinator)

3.45 - 4.00 pm

Closing of the Regional Workshop Closing Remarks

1. COE Chairmen Representative

2. Minister for Finance, Planning & Treasury- Hon. Albert Punghau

3. Member of the NSW Parliament- Hon. Melanie Gibbons

4. Speaker of the BHOR- Hon. Andrew Miriki

Edwin Kenehata

END OF PROGRAM

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ATTACHMENT E


CHAIRMEN

PROGRAM

DATE : WEDNESDAY 1ST MAY 2013 VENUE: ARAWA, CENTRAL BOUGAINVILLE REGION OBJECTIVE: THE WORKSHOP WILL BE ABLE TO ENHANCE AND STRENGTHEN THE PERFOMANCE OF

LEADERS AT ALL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND PROMOTE POLITICAL STABILITY THROUGH A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES AND THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF LEADERS IN THE AUTONOMOUS REGION OF BOUGAINVILLE.

DATE TIME ACTIVITY/TOPICS PRESENTER(S) FACILITATOR WEDNESDAY 1ST MAY 2013

8.00 -9.00 am


Mr. Edwin Kenehata

9.00 to 9.30 am

1. Welcome remarks by the Member for Kokoda Constituency

2. Official Opening

of the Workshop by the Speaker Hon. Andrew Miriki

Hon. Joseph Bausina Hon. Andrew Miriki – Speaker of the BHOR

9.30 -10.00 am


The Legislative Arm (BHOR)


10.00 -

Morning Break


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10.15

10.15-10.45am


c) Mr. Peter Topura-Director of Procedures

d) Mr. Warren Cahill (CDI)

10.45-11.15am

How to be an effective Member of the Parliamentary Committees

a) Research Officer(s) Committees

b) Warren Cahill

11.15 - 11.45am


c) Hon. Robin Wilson Deputy Speaker & Member for Terra

12.00 - 1.00 pm

LUNCH BREAK

Edwin Kenehata

1.00 -1.30pm


Hon. Melchior Dare Community Development Minister and Member for Eivo Torau

Edwin Kenehata

1.30 - 2.00pm

The New South Wales Parliament experience

As a Legislator


Managing the affairs in the electorate

Hon. Melanie Gibbons- Member for Menai, NSW Parliament

2.00 - 2.15 pm

Partnership arrangement between the NSW Parliament and the ABG

Mr. Simon Johnston (Twinning Project Coordinator) and Mr.

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House of Representatives

Warren Cahill, CDI Consultant

2.15-2.30 p.m.


2.30- 3.10 pm

Discussion on enhancing linkages between ABG and other levels of authority in the Region

Chaired by Hon. Andrew Miriki- Speaker of BHOR

Edwin Kenehata

3.45 -4.30 pm

Closing of the Regional Workshop Speeches

1. COE Chairmen Rep of Central Region

2. Minister for Primary Industry- Hon. Nicholas Daku

3. Member of NSW Parliament- Hon. Melanie Gibbons

4. Speaker of the BHOR – Hon. Andrew Miriki

END OF PROGRAM

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ATTACHMENT F


CHAIRMEN

PROGRAM

DATE : FRIDAY 3RD MAY 2013 VENUE: BUKA, NORTH BOUGAINVILLE REGION OBJECTIVE: THE WORKSHOP WILL BE ABLE TO ENHANCE AND STRENGTHEN THE PERFOMANCE OF

LEADERS AT ALL LEVELS OF AUTHORITY AND PROMOTE POLITICAL STABILITY THROUGH A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES AND THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF LEADERS IN THE AUTONOMOUS REGION OF BOUGAINVILLE.

DATE TIME ACTIVITY/TOPICS PRESENTER(S) FACILITATOR WEDNESDAY 1ST MAY 2013

8.00 -9.00 am


Mr. Edwin Kenehata

9.00 to 9.30 am

3. Welcome remarks by the Member for Tsitalato Constituency

4. Official Opening of

the Workshop by the Speaker Hon. Andrew Miriki

Hon. Cosmas Sohia Hon. Andrew Miriki – Speaker of the BHOR

9.30 -10.00 am


The Legislative Arm (BHOR)


10.00 - 10.15

Morning Break


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10.15-10.45am


e) Mr. Peter Topura-Director of Procedures

f) Mr. Warren Cahill (CDI)

10.45-11.15am

How to be an effective Member of the Parliamentary Committees

c) Donald Misang & Douglas Pisi

d) Warren Cahill

11.15 - 11.45am


d) Hon. Elizabeth Burain-Women Representative of North Bougainville

12.00 - 1.00 pm

LUNCH BREAK

Edwin Kenehata

1.00 -1.30pm


Hon. John Tabinaman- Minister for Education & Member for Mahari

Edwin Kenehata

1.30 - 2.00pm

The New South Wales Parliament experience

As a Legislator


Managing the affairs in the electorate

Hon. Melanie Gibbons- Member for Menai, NSW Parliament

2.00 - 2.15 pm

Partnership arrangement between the NSW Parliament and the ABG

Mr. Simon Johnston (Twinning Project Coordinator)

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House of Representatives

Mr. Warren Cahill(CDI)

2.15-2.30 p.m.


2.30- 3.10 pm

Discussion on enhancing linkages between ABG and other levels of authority in the Region

Chaired by Hon. Andrew Miriki- Speaker of BHOR

Edwin Kenehata

3.45 -4.30 pm

Closing of the Regional Workshop Speeches

5. COE Chairmen Rep of North Region

6. Member for Tonsu Hon. Joel Banam

7. Member of NSW Parliament- Hon. Melanie Gibbons

8. Vice President of ABG Hon. Patrick Nisira (Officially closing the workshop)

END OF PROGRAM