Chief_Executive_and_Clerk_of_the_Senedd
Chief Executive and Clerk of the Senedd
Position that relates to the Senedd
Chief Executive and Clerk of the Senedd is a position that relates to the Senedd and the Senedd Commission. It was created in February 2007 to reflect the growing powers of the National Assembly for Wales following the Government of Wales Act 2006. Prior to this change, the Clerk of the National Assembly was a senior civil servant position and headed up the Assembly Parliamentary Service (APS).
From May 2007, the Chief Executive and Clerk has headed an organisation independent of the Welsh Government and is responsible for ensuring that the Senedd is provided with the property, staff and services that it requires.