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Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
Welsh Government officer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales (Welsh: Comisiynydd Cenedlaethau'r Dyfodol Cymru) is a Welsh Government officer,[1] overseeing an independent advisory body of the same name. The position was created following the passing of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, effective on 30 September 2015, with the aim of promoting and facilitating sustainable development.
The current Commissioner is Derek Walker.[2]
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Role
The Commissioner may do anything they consider appropriate to:
- promote sustainable development through public bodies
- provide advice to the Auditor General for Wales on the sustainable development
Work
The Commissioner's work is politically independent.[3]
Advocacy
The Commissioner has cooperated with others in a similar role such as the Children's Commissioner for Wales.[4]
Further developments
The role of the Commissioner inspired the Declaration on Future Generations.[5]
See also
References
External links
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