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The Commissioners and their role
Published 17/08/2020 | Last Updated 13/10/2020 | Reading Time minutes
The Senedd is required by law to appoint Commissioners who are responsible for providing the Senedd with the staff and resources they need to carry out their roles effectively for the people of Wales. The Commission is chaired by the Llywydd, and is made up of four Members who have been elected by the Senedd. Each member of the Commission holds a specific portfolio of responsibilities for the Fifth Senedd.
| Portfolio | Commissioner |
| Commission Chair Communications and engagement |
Committee Chair: Elin Jones MS Llywydd Plaid Cymru Party | Plaid Cymru Group |
| Budget and governance, including Audit and Risk Assurance Committee membership. |
Welsh Conservative Party | Welsh Conservative Group |
| Equalities, and the Commission as the employer of Senedd staff. |
Welsh Labour Party | Welsh Labour Group |
| Official languages, and delivery and transformation of services to Members. |
Plaid Cymru | Plaid Cymru Group |
| Security and Senedd resources. |
Brexit Party | Brexit Party Group |
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