Overview

This bill amends the House of Commons (Administration) Act 1978, restructuring the House of Commons Commission. It changes the Commission's membership, adds a strategic function, and clarifies how the Commission and its members exercise their powers.

Description

The bill alters the composition of the House of Commons Commission. It will now consist of seven parliamentary members (four appointed by the House of Commons, the Speaker, the Leader of the House, the Leader of the Opposition, and two more), two external members (appointed by the House of Commons, chosen by the parliamentary members via fair and open competition), and two official members (the Clerk of the House of Commons and the Director-General of the House of Commons, or their designated deputies).

A key change is the addition of a strategic function for the Commission: to set strategic priorities and objectives for services provided by the House Departments. The bill also clarifies the process for appointing external members and delegates certain powers.

Government Spending

The bill does not directly specify changes to government spending. The impact on government spending will be indirect, potentially affecting budgets allocated to the House of Commons administration based on the Commission's new strategic priorities.

Groups Affected

• House of Commons Members: Increased influence over the Commission's composition and strategic direction.
• External Members: New roles with influence over the House of Commons administration.
• House of Commons Staff: Their work will be guided by the Commission's new strategic priorities.
• House of Commons Departments: Subject to the strategic priorities set by the revised Commission.

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