The Remuneration Board has launched its first consultation on a series of proposals for its Determination for the Sixth Assembly. The Board’s Determination outlines the pay, pensions and allowances of Assembly Members and Assembly Members support staff. The Board has committed to publishing its Determination for the Sixth Assembly, one Read More
The Remuneration Board met on 21 March. The following is a summary of its discussions and decisions. Annual review of the Determination Following the Board’s January meeting it launched its consultation on the annual review of the Determination which ran from 22 January to 12 March. The Board considered the Read More
The Remuneration Board met on 17 January. The following is a summary of its discussions and decisions. The Board was saddened to hear of the passing of Steffan Lewis. We send our deepest condolences and sympathies to Steffan’s family, friends and colleagues. Review of staffing support for Members The Board Read More
As you will be aware the Board reviews the Determination on an annual basis to ensure that the allowances provided remain appropriate for the upcoming financial year. Details of the Board’s proposals regarding the allowances for 2019-20 are provided below: Office Cost Allowance for 2019-20 The Board considered the Office Read More
As outlined in its recent consultation document the Board considers now is an appropriate time to evaluate how the Senior Advisor (SA) post has operated since its introduction. As you will be aware the post was introduced at the start of the Fifth Assembly following consultation by the previous Remuneration Read More
The Remuneration Board met on 22 November. The following is a summary of its discussions and decisions. Review of the Determination for the Sixth Assembly The Board undertook its first consideration of the issues which fall under part one of its review, which focuses on the Residential Accommodation Expenditure, Members’ Read More
The Remuneration Board, in its strategy report for 2016-2021, outlines its commitment to publishing its Determination for the Sixth Assembly one year before the Welsh general election in 2021. As you will be aware the Board’s work is underpinned by a set of principles which include that the financial support Read More
At its meeting on 11 October the Board considered the evidence received as part of its review of staffing support for Members and the initial feedback received on the Disciplinary Procedure and Grievance Procedure. Having considered the issues, the Board has agreed to consult on its proposals arising from the review of staffing support and proposed changes Read More
The Remuneration Board met on 11 October. The following is a summary of its discussions and decisions. Determination for the Sixth Assembly The Board considered its forward work plan for reviewing its Determination for the Sixth Assembly. The Board agreed a programme of work that will ensure it meets its Read More
The Remuneration Board’s annual report for 2017-18 was published in July 2018. The annual report outlines the work and the decisions it has undertaken during the last financial year. These decisions include: increasing the flexibility in how Members can utilise the allowances available to them in the Determination in order Read More