, unofficial_names = Presiding Officer of the Senedd
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Elin Jones Elin Jones (born 1 September 1966) is a Welsh politician who has served as the Llywydd of the Senedd since 2016. A member of Plaid Cymru, Jones has been the Member of the Senedd (MS) for Ceredigion since 1999. Background Jones attended Llan ...

, incumbentsince = 11 May 2016 , previous = , style = Llywydd
(within Parliament)

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Senedd The Senedd (; ), officially known as the Welsh Parliament in English and () in Welsh, is the devolved, unicameral legislature of Wales. A democratically elected body, it makes laws for Wales, agrees certain taxes and scrutinises the Welsh Gov ...

(elected by) , termlength = No limits imposed , formation = 1999 , inaugural =

Dafydd Elis-Thomas Dafydd Elis-Thomas, Baron Elis-Thomas (born 18 October 1946) is a Welsh politician who served as the Leader of Plaid Cymru from 1984 to 1991 and represented the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency in the Senedd from 1999 to 2021. Born in Carmar ...

12 May 1999 , website = https://senedd.wales/senedd-business/llywydd/ , body = , salary = The (), or Presiding Officer in English, is the

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of the

in Wales, elected by Members of the Senedd to

chair A chair is a type of seat, typically designed for one person and consisting of one or more legs, a flat or slightly angled seat and a back-rest. They may be made of wood, metal, or synthetic materials, and may be padded or upholstered in vari ...

their meetings (plenary sessions); to maintain order; and to protect the rights of Members. The also heads the Corporate Body (known as the Senedd Commission) and as such is viewed as a figurehead for the entire organisation. One (or Deputy Presiding Officer in English) is also elected to help fulfil the role. The office of the is based in and is also responsible for the Pierhead Building in

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. In their roles, neither the nor the are allowed to participate in votes, except where legislation requires those votes to be passed by two-thirds of Members.

Role of the

The main function is to chair plenary sessions of the , to maintain order and to protect the rights of Members. They are responsible for ensuring that business is handled on the basis of equality and impartiality. The is also responsible for Standing Orders and is the final authority on their interpretation. The also acts as Chair of the Senedd Commission, and has special responsibility for promoting democratic engagement, leadership, developing the Senedd's future legislative powers and external relations Along with the (Deputy Presiding Officer), they are politically responsible for all aspects of the Presiding Office to which the Standing Orders relate. The chairs meetings of the Panel of Subject Committee Chairs, where committee procedures and matters affecting Committee business are discussed. In addition to this, the acts as the ambassador for the , attending speakers' conferences and other events in order to publicise and raise the profile of the .

List of and

Current and

List of Presiding Officers/Llywyddion

List of Deputy Presiding Officers/Dirprwy Lywyddion

References

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External links

Office of the Llywydd

Wales Wales ( cy, Cymru ) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by England to the east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, the Celtic Sea to the south west and the Bristol Channel to the south. It had a population in ...

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