THE MS for Aberconwy has been appointed as a Commissioner for the Senedd.

Janet Finch-Saunders MS will take on the role for the Welsh Conservative group, which involves providing the Welsh Parliament with the staff and resources they need to carry out their roles.

The Senedd is required by law to appoint Commissioners each term. It includes the Llywydd, or Presiding Officer, who is the speaker of the Senedd, plus four other MSs nominated by each of party group in the Senedd.

“I am delighted to have been appointed by my colleagues in the Senedd to become the Welsh Conservative Commissioner for the Sixth Senedd. The Commission carries out a vitally important role, upholding the efficient and effective running of this vital democratic institution.

“The extraordinary challenge of the last year has rightly placed an increased spotlight on the workings of the Senedd Commission and I look forward to increasing this transparency further. I will also be working to ensure that the money spent is done so in an appropriate and measured fashion, as the people of Wales would expect.

“I now look forward to getting to work, particularly as the Senedd looks to begin the process of opening itself up to the public for visits after an extended period of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic."