CHAPTER NINE THE EAST AFRICAN LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ARTICLE 48 Membership of the Assembly 1. The membership of the Assembly shall comprise(a) nine members elected by each Partner State; and (b) ex-officio members consisting of: (i) the Minister responsible for East African Community affairs from each Partner State; and (ii) the Assistant Minister or Deputy Minister or Minister of State responsible for East African Community affairs from each Partner State: Provided that an Assistant Minister, Deputy Minister or Minister of State may only participate in the meetings of the Assembly when the substantive Minister responsible for East African Community affairs is for any reason unable to participate; and (iii) the Secretary General and the Counsel to the Community. 2. The Speaker of the Assembly shall preside over and take part in its proceedings in accordance with the rules of procedure of the Assembly. 3. The Assembly shall have committees which shall be constituted in the manner provided in the rules of procedure of the Assembly and shall perform the functions provided in respect thereof in the said rules of procedure. 4. The Council shall appoint a Clerk of the Assembly and other officers of the Assembly whose salaries and other terms and conditions of service shall be determined by the Council. 38