Local Government and Public Services Committee

Electoral Arrangements in Wales

Terms of Reference

To consider the issues surrounding the arrangements for local government and National Assembly elections in Wales, in particular, voter registration, voter turnout, the participation of young people and voting in languages other than English.

To consider a range of measures used within other political systems to improve voter turnout, registration and the participation of young people and the extent to which they could be applied to local government and National Assembly elections in Wales.

To consider if any additional measures are required to ensure that voting arrangements in Wales are fully inclusive.

To make recommendations.