Independence, openness and inclusiveness
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1
The Board is not, in the exercise of its functions, to be subject to the direction or control of the Senedd or of the Senedd Commission.
2
The Board must—
a
generally act in an open and transparent manner, and
b
publish on the Senedd's website such information as will enable the public to be kept informed as to its activities.
3
Subsection (2) does not prevent the Board from considering a matter in private and from maintaining the privacy of its consideration of that matter, if, in the opinion of the Board, the nature of that matter makes it appropriate to do so.
4
The Board must, before exercising any of its functions, consult those of the following who are likely to be affected, unless the Board considers that there are circumstances that make it inappropriate to do so—
a
Members of the Senedd,
b
staff employed by Members of the Senedd (or by groups of Members),
c
relevant trade unions, and
d
such other persons as it considers appropriate.
5
The Board must, when consulting Members of the Senedd, have regard to subsection (1).
Word in Measure substituted (6.5.2020) by Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1), s. 42(2), Sch. 1 para. 4(12) (with Sch. 1 para. 4(7)(8)
Word in s. 2(2)(b) substituted (6.5.2020) by Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1), s. 42(2), Sch. 1 para. 4(3)
Words in s. 2(4)(b) substituted (6.5.2020) by Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1), s. 42(2), Sch. 1 para. 4(4)
Words in Measure substituted (6.5.2020) by Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1), s. 42(2), Sch. 1 para. 4(10) (with Sch. 1 para. 4(7)(8))