(1)The functions of the Commissioner are—
(a)to receive any complaint that the conduct of [F1a Member of the Senedd] has, at a relevant time, failed to comply with a requirement of a relevant provision,
(b)to investigate any such complaint in accordance with the provisions of this Measure,
(c)to report to the [F2Senedd] the outcome of any such investigation,
(d)to advise [F3Members of the Senedd] and members of the public about the procedures for making and investigating complaints to which paragraph (a) applies, and
(e)the further functions conferred by section 7.
(2)A “relevant time” means a time when the requirement in question was in force but it is irrelevant whether the conduct in question is alleged to have taken place before or after this section comes into force.
(3)A “relevant provision” means—
(a)any provision of the Standing Orders relating to—
(i)the registration or declaration of financial or other interests,
(ii)the notification by [F3Members of the Senedd] of their membership of societies,
(iii)the registration or notification of any other information relating to [F3Members of the Senedd] or to persons connected to [F3Members of the Senedd].
(b)any resolution of the [F2Senedd] relating to the financial or other interests of [F3Members of the Senedd],
(c)any Code of Conduct approved by the [F2Senedd] relating to standards of conduct of [F3Members of the Senedd],
(d)any resolution of the [F2Senedd] relating to standards of conduct of [F3Members of the Senedd], and
(e)any provision included in the Standing Orders (or in any code or protocol made under them) in accordance with section 36(6) of the Act.
(4)It is irrelevant whether a relevant provision came into force before or after this section comes into force.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Measure substituted (6.5.2020) by Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1), Sch. 1 para. 3(8) (with Sch. 1 para. 3(6)(7))
F2Word in Measure substituted (6.5.2020) by Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1), Sch. 1 para. 3(12) (with Sch. 1 para. 3(6)(7))
F3Words in Measure substituted (6.5.2020) by Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1), Sch. 1 para. 3(10) (with Sch. 1 para. 3(6)(7))
Commencement Information
I1S. 6 comes into force in accordance with s. 21(2)(b)(3)