National Assembly for Wales

Membership

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 6 June 2007. Along with the Presiding Officer, who chairs the Commission, the members are:

Presiding Officer Chair of the Commission and has special responsibility for promoting democratic engagement, excellent leadership, developing the Assembly’s future legislative powers and external relations.

Lorraine Barrett

(Labour)   

 Commissioner for the Sustainable Assembly - This portfolio includes responsibility for equality; language; environment and carbon neutrality; sustainable procurement and estate management.

Peter Black  

(Welsh Liberal Democrats)

 Commissioner for the Assembly and the Citizen -This portfolio includes looking at the quality of scrutiny and the legislative process; external communication; ICT; citizenship education; lawfulness

Chris Franks

(Plaid Cymru)

 Commissioner for the Improving Assembly - This portfolio includes looking at Improving services to Members and citizens; involving stakeholders; strategic planning; and considering value for money

William Graham   

(Welsh Conservative Party)

 Commissioner for Assembly Resources - This portfolio includes considering the management of Assembly assets; Assembly people (including employees, contractors, services provided to support AMSS); budget; Members’ salaries and allowances; efficiency and good governance.