The Assembly and the Executive

Jim Fitzpatrick talks to Jayne Brady, the Head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service and Lesley Hogg the Clerk/Chief Executive of the Northern Ireland Assembly to help him to explain what it is that sets the Northern Ireland Assembly and the Executive apart and how one holds the other to account.

Jayne Brady talks about her role as Secretary to the Executive and Chief Policy Advisor as well being Chair of the Civil Service Board and how the Assembly and Executive work together.

Lesley Hogg, the Clerk/Chief Executive of the Assembly, explains her role and the role of Assembly Officials supporting Members in their three key roles - representing their constituents, making new laws, and scrutinizing the work of the Executive.

If you prefer, you can read a written transcript of the video.