Section 49E Initial report on boundary review and first period for representationsF1

(1)

After taking the steps in sections 49B(1) and 49D(2), the Commission must make an initial report setting out—

(a)

the Commission’s proposals for change to—

(i)

the boundaries of the Senedd constituencies;

(ii)

the names of the Senedd constituencies, or

(b)

if it does not consider any change appropriate, a statement to that effect.

(2)

The Commission must—

(a)

publish the initial report,

(b)

inform any person it considers appropriate of how to access the report,

(c)

invite representations on the report, and

(d)

notify any person it considers appropriate of the first period for representations.

(3)

During the first period for representations the Commission must consult the Welsh Language Commissioner.

(4)

The first period for representations is a period of eight weeks, beginning with the date on which the initial report is published.

Annotations

F1: Pt. 3A inserted (24.8.2024) by Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Act 2024 (asc 4), s. 25(2)(c), Sch. 3 para. 1 (with Sch. 3 para. 3)

F1: Short Title substituted (25.6.2024) by virtue of Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Act 2024 (asc 4), ss. 11(1), 25(1)(a)