PART 2THE WELSH LANGUAGE COMMISSIONER

Functions

I165-year reports: supplementary

1

In preparing each 5-year report, the Commissioner—

a

must consult the Advisory Panel, and

b

may consult any other persons that the Commissioner thinks it appropriate to consult.

2

The Commissioner must publish each 5-year report in Welsh and in English.

3

The Commissioner must publish each 5-year report as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of the period to which it relates.

4

As soon as reasonably practicable after each 5-year report is published, the Commissioner must send a copy of the report to the Welsh Ministers.

5

The Welsh Ministers must—

a

examine each 5-year report submitted to them, and

b

lay a copy of the report before the National Assembly for Wales.