Wrth benodi Dr Shooter, rwyf hefyd yn cyhoeddi ei lythyr cylch gorchwyl.  Pwrpas y llythyr hwn yw nodi’r meysydd cyffredinol yr hoffwn iddo edrych arnynt ac amlinellu’r fframwaith ar gyfer gwneud hynny. Y pedwar prif faes yw:
In appointing Dr Shooter, I am also making available my remit letter to Dr Shooter.  The purpose of the remit letter is to indicate the broad areas I would like examined and the framework for so doing.   The four key areas are:The role and functions of the Children’s Commissioner for Wales;Impact of the role;Review of legislation;Governance and accountability.