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The Office of the Sergeant at Arms is mandated to be responsible for the discipline and security in the Bangsamoro Transition Authority along with its given duties & powers provided in the Rule V, Section 2 of Parliament rules, procedures, and practices of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority-BARMM. These duties and powers are articulated below.

MANDATE

DUTY AND POWER

DUTY AND POWER

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  • Attend all sessions in the plenary hall of the BTA, and in case of committee meetings, hearings or public consultation, he/she may personally attend or designate his/her representative.

 

  • Secure and maintain order in the accommodation in the gallery, offices, and other premises during the plenary sessions, during committee meetings and hearings, and during such other proceedings or activities of the BTA.

 

  • Take into the BTA’s custody, any persons who are not Members of the BTA who misconduct themselves or do not leave the session hall when asked to do so or upon the instructions of the Speaker.

 

  • Implement instructions, orders & serve all processes by the authority of the BTA or the Speaker. The OSAA shall also be responsible for all mail and courier services.

 

  • Custodian of the mace and is responsible for carrying and placing it in front of the Speaker’s rostrum.

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  • Perform any and all functions & duties as may be assigned and ordered by the BTA and the Speaker.

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