Detailed Commentary on Sections in Part 6 Delegation Paragraph 7
656.Paragraph 7 allows the Assembly Commission to delegate any of its functions to the Presiding Officer or to the Clerk of the Assembly. The Presiding Officer can authorise the Deputy Presiding Officer to exercise these functions (subject to section 25(11) and paragraph 11 of this Schedule). The Clerk can authorise other Assembly staff to exercise his/her functions (section 26(4)).