The Commissioners and their role
The Government of Wales Act 2006 maintains that membership of the Assembly Commission will include the Presiding Officer and four other Assembly Members. Standing Order 3.3 sets out the arrangement for the appointment of the four other Assembly Members, and states that there will not be more than one member (other than the Presiding Officer) from the same political group.
The Assembly Commissioners were elected by Members in Plenary on 25 May 2011. Along with the Presiding Officer, who chairs the Commission, the members are Sandy Mewies AM, Angela Burns AM, Rhodri Glyn Thomas AM and Peter Black AM.
Portfolio |
Commissioner |
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Presiding Officer and Commission Chair, with responsibility for Legal Services |
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Budget, governance, including Audit Committee membership, and links with the Remuneration Board. Improvement of services to Members, employment support and professional development for Members and their staff. |
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ICT, broadcasting and e-democracy, the Assembly estate, facilities and sustainability. The Commission as the employer of Assembly staff. |
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Education services, front of house, catering and security. The Commission’s statutory equality functions and Freedom of Information. |
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Citizen engagement and communications, national and international outreach. The Commission’s Welsh language functions and policy. |
