The Government of Wales Act 2006 provided the National Assembly for Wales with significant new powers.

It also created the National Assembly for Wales Commission, responsible for the provision of property, staff and services to support the Assembly. This is the Commission's first Annual Report, covering the activities from the Assembly elections in May 2007 to 31 March 2008. The report is divided into six sections:

Section 1: Introduction

Foreword from the Presiding Officer and an introduction by Claire Clancy, Chief Executive and Clerk to the Assembly

Section 2: New Powers: New Assembly

This section summarises the Assembly’s business during the year, including Assembly Legislation and Committee activities.

Section 3: Engagement With Others

During the year the Assembly held a number of high-profile events including the official opening of the Third Assembly, and continued its programme of Educational visits and European and International activities.

Section 4: Our Estate

Our estate includes the Senedd, Ty Hywel and the Pierhead Building in Cardiff Bay and a North Wales Office in Colwyn Bay. This section explains how we aim to make our estate as sustainable as possible.

Section 5: How We Comply With Our Duties

A series of Boards were established during the year to assist the Chief Executive and Clerk in managing and organising Assembly staff, services and resources. The role of these boards and the Assembly’s duties in regards to equality and the Welsh Language are described in this section.

Section 6: Statement of Accounts

The Assembly Commission’s Resource Accounts for 2007-08 can be viewed in this section.

The Annual Report is also available in plain text and audio versions by following the links at the top of the page. If you would like a copy of the report in an alternative format, please contact us.