Richard Commission [SEP] inception
Richard Commission
The Commission on the Powers and Electoral Arrangements of the National Assembly for Wales, known unofficially as The Richard Commission, was established in July 2002 by the First Minister of the National Assembly for Wales. Ivor Richard, Baron Richard was appointed to chair the Commission. Richard was joined by five Commissioners appointed following open competition and interview, as well as four commissioners nominated jointly by the four party leaders in the first Assembly.
The purpose of the Commission was examine the powers and electoral arrangements of the National Assembly
close ally of his cousin, John Devereux, 1st Baron Devereux of Whitchurch Maund. The Baron was a friend of Edward, the Black Prince, and a member of Richard II's council of regency, and his influence promoted the career of Walter Devereux.
His arms were: Argent a fesse gules, in chief three torteaux.
Career.
An Oyer and terminer commission was called on 11 Sep 1357 for a complaint by Sir Richard de Acton that Walter Devereux was among a number of individuals that broke into his