Point 1
In compliance with its constitutional obligations to facilitate public participation in the law-making and other processes,The NCOP has initiated programmes such as its Taking Parliament to the People programme and Provincial Week
Point 2
Cabinet members and deputy ministers may attend, and may speak in, the National Council of Provinces but may not vote
Point 3
The National Council of Provinces may require a Cabinet member, a Deputy Minister or an official in the national executive to attend a meeting