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It defines relationships, accountability and responsibilities in the organisation and determines the rules and procedures through which the organisation sets and monitors performance against its aims and objectives.<span class="s1"><br /></span></p> <p class="p3"><strong>Corporate Governance Framework and System of Internal Control</strong></p> <p class="p2">The main elements that make up the Corporate Governance framework and system of internal control for the Senedd Commission are:<span class="s1"><br /></span></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li4">The聽<a href="/commission/governance-principles-and-supporting-provisions/" title="Governance principles and supporting provisions"><span class="s4">governance principles and supporting provisions聽</span></a>- In carrying out its functions and responsibilities, the Senedd聽has adopted a set of governance principles and supporting provisions.聽These set out the accountabilities, roles and responsibilities for the Senedd聽and the聽<a href="https://senedd.wales/commission/the-commissioners-and-their-role/">Commissioners</a>, the聽<a href="https://www.assembly.wales/en/abthome/about_us-commission_assembly_administration/abt-presiding-officer/Pages/abt-presiding-officer.aspx">Presiding Officer</a>聽and the聽<a href="https://senedd.wales/commission/chief-executive-and-clerk-of-the-senedd/?mid=5729" data-anchor="?mid=5729">Chief Executive and Clerk</a>.</li> <li class="li4">The聽<a href="/commission/delegation-of-senedd-commission-functions/" title="Delegation of Senedd Commission Functions"><span class="s4">delegation of functions to the Chief Executive and Clerk聽</span></a>- In accordance with the聽<a href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/32/contents">Government of Wales Act 2006</a>, the Senedd聽delegates its functions, including responsibility for the management of staff, to the Chief Executive and Clerk, subject to a number of exceptions and conditions.</li> <li class="li5"><a href="/commission/senedd-commission-policy/" title="Senedd Commission Policy"><span class="s6">Key supporting corporate strategies, plans, policies and procedures</span></a>.<span class="s8"><br /></span></li> </ul> <p class="p3"><strong>Effectiveness of Governance and Internal Controls</strong></p> <p class="p2">There are a number of ways the effectiveness of the governance and internal controls of the Senedd聽are assessed:</p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li4">Internal Assessment - An annual internal assessment is carried out to test awareness, understanding and effectiveness of the corporate governance and internal control framework, details of which are published in an annual Governance Statement by the Chief Executive and Clerk (Accounting Officer) as part of the聽Commission's聽<a href="/commission/senedd-commission-publications/annual-reports-and-accounts/?Iid=2850" title="Annual Reports and Accounts" data-anchor="?Iid=2850"><span class="s4">Annual Report and Statement of Accounts</span></a>.</li> <li class="li4">Sources of Independent Advice and Assurance - The Senedd Commission, the Chief Executive and Clerk and senior management also receive independent advice on the management and governance of the Senedd, from: <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li4"><a href="https://business.senedd.wales/ieListMeetings.aspx?CommitteeId=373" data-anchor="?CommitteeId=373"><span class="s4">Senedd Commission Audit and Risk Assurance Committee </span></a>- An advisory committee chaired by an independent adviser; AW/Internal Audit representation; functions in accordance with HM Treasury's Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Handbook.</li> <li class="li4">The <a href="/media/shtiolvt/rem-com-tor-2023-en.pdf" title="Rem Com Tor 2023 En">Remuneration Committee</a> makes recommendations on matters regarding the remuneration and terms of service of the Clerk of the Senedd and Directors. 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Operates in compliance with Public Sector Internal Audit Standards.</li> <li class="li4">External Audit - <a href="http://www.audit.wales/"><span class="s4">Audit Wales</span></a></li> <li class="li4"><a href="https://senedd.wales/commission/independent-advisers/?CId=386&Year=2015" data-anchor="?CId=386&Year=2015"><span class="s4">Independent Advisers</span></a> - The Commission appoints Independent Advisers to ensure that Commissioners and the Commission鈥檚 executive team are provided with constructive challenge and assurance that governance arrangements are correct, effective and appropriate.<br /><span class="s1"><br /></span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>In addition, the following independent statutory bodies have been established by the Senedd to carry out specific functions:<span class="s1"><br /></span></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li4"><a href="https://www.remunerationboard.wales/?ID=375" data-anchor="?ID=375"><span class="s6">Independent Remuneration Board</span></a> - Is 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