Thank you. I formally move the motion to delegate authority for making the arrangements for recruiting a new commissioner for standards to the Clerk of the Senedd.

The National Assembly for Wales Commissioner for Standards Measure 2009 sets out that the arrangements for recruiting a new commissioner be delegated to either in whole or in part to the Commission, to the Committee on Standards of Conduct or to the staff of the Senedd.

This motion seeks to delegate that authority to the Clerk of the Senedd, while recognising that the final decision for the appointment would remain with the Senedd as stipulated by the Measure.

Acting Llywydd, it's the Standards of Conduct Committee's aim to ensure that a commissioner is recruited who is able to help maintain the high standards of conduct required for a Parliament, and therefore, if this motion is passed today, it is our intention to work with the Clerk during this recruitment to help recruit the best possible person to this very important role.