Part 1National Assembly for Wales

Presiding Officer and administration

26I1Clerk of Assembly

1

The Assembly Commission must appoint a person to be the Clerk of the Assembly (referred to in this Act as “the Clerk”).

2

The person appointed under subsection (1) is to be known as the Clerk of the Assembly or by such other title as the standing orders may provide.

3

The Clerk's functions may be exercised by any other member of the staff of the Assembly (or person seconded to work at the Assembly) authorised by the Assembly Commission if—

a

the office of Clerk is vacant, or

b

the Clerk is for any reason unable to act.

4

The Clerk may authorise any other member of the staff of the Assembly (or person seconded to work at the Assembly) to exercise functions on the Clerk's behalf.