Llywydd of the Senedd


The Llywydd is the Speaker of the Senedd in Wales, elected by Members of the Senedd to chair their meetings ; to maintain order; and to protect the rights of Members.
The Llywydd also heads the Corporate Body and as such is viewed as a figurehead for the entire organisation. One Dirprwy Lywydd is also elected to help fulfil the role. The office of the Llywydd is based in Tŷ Hywel and is also responsible for the Pierhead Building in Cardiff Bay.

Role of the Llywydd

The main function is to chair plenary sessions of the Senedd, to maintain order and to protect the rights of Members. He or she is responsible for ensuring that business is handled on the basis of equality and impartiality.
The Llywydd is also responsible for Standing Orders and is the final authority on their interpretation. The Llywydd also acts as Chair of the Senedd Commission, and has special responsibility for promoting democratic engagement, leadership, developing the Senedd's future legislative powers and external relations
He or she is, along with the Deputy Presiding Officer, politically responsible for all aspects of the Presiding Office to which the Standing Orders relate.
The Llywydd chairs meetings of the Panel of Subject Committee Chairs, where committee procedures and matters affecting Committee business are discussed. In addition to this, the Llywydd acts as the ambassador for the Senedd, attending speaker’s conferences and other events in order to publicise and raise the profile of the Senedd.
Neither the Llywydd or the Deputy Presiding Officer are allowed to participate in Senedd votes.

Llywydd

List of office holders

Dirprwy Lywydd

List of office holders