8. Motion to alter the remit of the Equalities, Local Government and Communities Committee

– in the Senedd at 3:14 pm on 13 November 2019.

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Photo of Elin Jones Elin Jones Plaid Cymru 3:14, 13 November 2019

(Translated)

The next item is a motion to alter the remit of the Equalities, Local Government and Communities Committee, and I call on a member of the Business Committee to move the motion—Rebecca Evans.

(Translated)

Motion NDM7186 Elin Jones

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order 16.3, agrees to alter the remit of the Equalities, Local Government and Communities Committee, so that its remit is as follows:

a) to examine legislation and hold the Welsh Government to account by scrutinising expenditure, administration and policy matters encompassing (but not restricted to): local government; housing, community regeneration, cohesion and safety; tackling poverty; equality of opportunity and human rights;

b) to exercise the non-budgetary functions set out in Standing Order 18A.2  in relation to accountability and governance of the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales.

(Translated)

Motion moved.

Photo of Elin Jones Elin Jones Plaid Cymru

(Translated)

No speakers. The proposal is to agree the motion. Does any Member object? The motion is therefore agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

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Motion agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.