Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011

Terms of reference

3 (1) This paragraph applies if the terms of reference relate to a particular person or category of person.

(2) The terms of reference must specify that person or category of person.

(3) Before settling the terms of reference, the Commissioner must—

(a) give each relevant person notice of the proposed terms,

(b) give each relevant person an opportunity to make representations about the proposed terms, and

(c) consider any representations made.

(4) After settling the terms of reference (having complied with sub-paragraph (3)), the Commissioner must—

(a) publish the terms of reference of the inquiry in a manner that the Commissioner thinks is likely to bring the inquiry to the attention of persons whom it concerns or who are likely to be interested in it, and

(b) give notice of the terms of reference to—

(i) each relevant person, and

(ii) the Welsh Ministers.

(5) In this paragraph “relevant person” means—

(a) a person specified in the terms of reference of an inquiry, and

(b) in relation to a category of persons specified in the terms of reference of an inquiry, each person whom the Commissioner considers to fall within that category.