The Presiding Officer

Rosemary Butler AM

The role of the Presiding Officer, Rosemary Butler AM, is set out in the Assembly’s Standing Orders.

See also: Deputy Presiding Officer, David Melding AM.

The functions of the Presiding Officer are:

  • to chair Plenary meetings;

  • to determine questions as to the interpretation or application of Standing Orders;

  • to represent the Assembly in exchanges with any other bodies, whether within or outside the United Kingdom, in relation to matters affecting the Assembly; and

  • such other functions conferred by any enactment, by the Assembly or by these Standing Orders.

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Contact the Presiding Officer, Rosemary Butler AM: private.office@wales.gov.uk

PO Diary - January 2012

About Us | National Assembly for Wales
10.01.12 Greet the Danish Ambassador, Cardiff Bay
17.01.12 Greet the millionth visitor to the Senedd, Cardiff Bay
18.01.12 Media Reception, Cardiff Bay
19.01.12 Committee Chairs’ meeting, Cardiff Bay
24.01.12 Chinese New Year Reception, Cardiff Bay
25.01.12 Meet the Information Commissioner, Cardiff Bay
26.01.12 Visit new BBC Studio Village, Cardiff Bay

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