Representing the views of Welsh people the length and breadth of Wales has been a key focus for the devolution debate, but one local resident has been more involved than most in this high profile public consultation.

Joan Asby from Templeton is a member of the All Wales Convention's Executive Committee and is one of the people charged with the task of writing the report, due to be published in November.

The public consultation started in January this year and, through a comprehensive series of meetings, it has collated over 2,000 opinions and 700 pieces of formal evidence from people and organisations throughout Wales.

The final report will aim to comment on how informed the people of Wales are about the devolution process and the issues potentially impacting on voting behaviour in any referendum in Wales. The ultimate decision on whether or not to propose a referendum will be taken by the Assembly Government.

Joan Asby, a member of the All Wales Convention Executive Committee, said: "As with all of my colleagues on the Executive Committee, I feel I have been on a very long, but fascinating journey. I have been helped on my way by information from AMs, Ministers, Civil Servants and very well informed members of professional organisations and individuals. My personal interest has centred on how well the new system of governance in Wales serves the people of Wales in democratic terms. It's important that we have executive and legislative functions that are clear to both understand and access, so that anyone wishing or needing to gain an understanding of the process can do so with ease.

"It is my hope that in our final report and recommendations we will cover this issue and explain whether extending Assembly powers will contribute to and enhance the process of government in Wales."