Based on a global comparative analysis, an aspiring goal for parliaments in the area of “record-keeping” is as follows:

• Parliament keeps records of all decisions, votes, deliberations, daily proceedings, documents presented and considered, and other plenary business, as well as committee business and hearings.
• Records are available for every year that parliament has been in existence (and that record-keeping was maintained/possible).
• Parliament’s written records are stored securely in a central repository and are easily accessible to all MPs, staff and the public in print and online.
• Records are made available in all official working languages as outlined in the constitution.
   

Based on a global comparative analysis, an aspiring goal for parliaments in the area of “voting” is as follows:

• Parliament has clearly defined rules of procedure for allowing, calling and recording votes in the chamber. The rules of procedure establish how a minority of MPs can call for a vote be held on a specific matter. Voting powers are restricted to MPs.
• MPs are able to vote freely without interference or improper influence.
• Votes are recorded and published, so as to give an “on-the-record” account of how each MP voted. The rules should stipulate any exceptions to the official recording and publication of MPs’ votes.