Meetings

The legacy report of the Assembly Commission 2011-16 had been agreed and published earlier this year. Commissioners noted the report and agreed it would form a useful starting point for their own considerations, particularly with regard to the development of the Commission Strategy.

Craig Stephenson introduced the report, outlining that its aim was to highlight the achievements of current Commission, whilst ensuring that they leave a legacy.

Management Board discussed the recommendations and whether there were matters, put in place by the current Commission, which the Commission of the Fifth Assembly should be asked to endorse. It was noted, however, that the new Commission would also be receiving recommendations through the Business Committee legacy report.

Action: Heads of service to review their own contributions to the report to ensure it meets its aims, is balanced in its content and level of detail, duplication is removed, and other areas of recommendation, such as sustainability targets, are considered. Include a clear definition of purpose in the introduction. Heads to advise Craig Stephenson of any changes by Friday 30 January.

Claire Clancy introduced paper five, and invited the Commission to review the recommendations of the Commission of the Third Assembly, and consider which were priorities that should be reflected in its draft strategy 2011-16.

The Commission discussed public access to the Senedd, and how relationships between Members and the public in the Senedd could be developed, whilst maintaining security and privacy for Members to undertake their roles.  It agreed  that the location of the shop and options for provision of wi-fi, accessible to Members and the public, in the Senedd should be considered.

The Commission noted the recommendations relating to the flow of information between the Welsh Government and the Research Service, and the interest that the Remuneration Board had taken in this issue, which it felt was a barrier to Members.

The Commission agreed that consideration should be given to the sustainability of the Assembly estate, and that this should be subject to annual review.

The Commission requested a review of the UNO project, and agreed that the lessons learned from the project should feed into the development of its strategy.

The Commission agreed that it would consider its draft strategy at its next meeting on 30 June, and that any further issues for inclusion should be communicated to officials in the interim.