Local Government (Democracy) (Wales) Act 2013

11Assistant commissionersE+W

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(1)The Commission may appoint a person (an “assistant commissioner”) to whom, for the purposes of section 13, it may delegate functions.

(2)But the Commission may not appoint a person who is—

(a)a member of Parliament;

(b)a member of the National Assembly for Wales;

(c)a member of a local authority F1...;

(d)an officer of a local authority F2...;

(e)a member of a National Park authority for a National Park in Wales;

(f)a police and crime commissioner for a police area in Wales; or

(g)a member of the Commission's staff.

(3)Before appointing an assistant commissioner the Commission must consult the Welsh Ministers.

(4)The Commission may pay an assistant commissioner such remuneration, allowances or expenses as it may determine.

(5)The Commission must consult the Welsh Ministers before determining the remuneration or allowances payable to an assistant commissioner.