There are many different roles that are part of the work that happens in the Senedd. Here's a closer look at who's who.
The Llywydd
The role of the Llywydd mirrors the roles of Speakers and Presiding Officers in parliaments across the world.
The Llywydd or Presiding Officer chairs Plenary meetings and the Senedd Commission which oversees the work and support function of the Welsh Parliament.
They also represent the Senedd and Wales’ interests on a national and international stage.
The Llywydd is a sitting Member of the Senedd and is elected to the role by other MSs, following Senedd elections. The Llywydd is an impartial role.
Meet the Llywydd of the Senedd
Deputy Presiding Officer
The primary function of the Deputy Presiding Officer is to deputise for the Llywydd and chair Plenary meetings.
Meet the Deputy Presiding Officer
The First Minister of Wales
The First Minister of Wales is the leader of the Welsh Government.
In the Senedd they represent the Welsh Government, answer questions about government policy and the decisions they make about the day-to-day running of public services in Wales.
The First Minister also promotes and represents Wales in an official capacity.
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Cabinet Secretaries and Ministers
Cabinet Secretaries and Ministers are the Members of the Senedd who are in the Welsh Government.
They are appointed by the First Minister of Wales and are responsible for overseeing specific areas of Welsh Government policy.
In the Senedd, they represent the Welsh Government and answer questions from other Members of the Senedd.
Counsel General for Wales
The Counsel General is the Welsh Government’s Law Officer. They are the Welsh Government’s chief legal adviser and representative in the courts.
Trefnydd
Is described by the Welsh Government as the Minister who is responsible for organising government business in the Senedd.
Political Group Leaders
Each political group has a nominated leader who question the First Minister during Questions to the First Minister.
Each group also has nominated spokespeople who are called to question Welsh Government Ministers.
Business Managers
Business Managers are MSs who have been appointed by their parties to inform and organise their Members in the Senedd.
Chief Executive and Clerk of the Senedd
The Chief Executive and Clerk of the Senedd is responsible for the staff of the Senedd Commission and providing the Senedd and its Members with property, staff and services.
They also advise the Llywydd and the Senedd on its procedures.
Commissioners
The Senedd Commission is the corporate body of the Senedd. The Llywydd chairs the Commission and four other Members are chosen by political parties.
Each Commissioner is responsible for overseeing specific areas of the Senedd Commission.
Find out more about the Senedd Commission
