The Bill envisages the transfer of various functions from the Ceann Comhairle, the Cathaoirleach and the Minister for Finance to the commission. The commission will determine the funding, staffing and organisation of the Houses of the Oireachtas. It is proposed that the Minister for Finance will retain powers in relation to the rates of pay and allowances of Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas and in relation to the rates of pay, allowances and grading of the officers and joint staff of the Houses of the Oireachtas. These powers relate, for the most part, to grades that are linked throughout the Civil Service. The commission will have responsibility for funding and staffing.