Decision details

As noted in the National Assembly for Wales (Remuneration) Measure 2010 the Independent Remuneration Board of the Senedd must, as soon as possible after the end of each financial year, lay before the Senedd an annual report on its activities, including its use of resources, during that financial year. The Board usually publishes its annual report in July of each year.

All annual reports published by the current and previous Board are available through the links below.

The Remuneration Board 2020-25

7     Annual Report 2022-23 Discussion

-       The Board agreed the draft content of the report and suggested additional items to include. The Board agreed to formally approve the report out of meeting in order to publish in July.

-       The Board agreed the new layout of the report, that it will be organised under each of the strategic objectives agreed for the Sixth Senedd, reflecting its commitment in the Mid-term Effectiveness Review to report against its strategic work programme.

-       The Board agreed its communications and engagement activity to promote the publication of the report, agreeing to hold an event aimed at Members and Support Staff to provide an opportunity for engagement on the Board’s annual report, on its strategic work programme and a look ahead. 

Action:

-       Secretariat to circulate revised draft to the Board for agreement before end of June to prepare for publication ahead of the July engagement event.

-       Secretariat to meet with Chiefs of Staff to flag proposed virtual publication event.