Explanatory Notes

Public Audit (Wales) Act 2013

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29 April 2013

Commentary on Sections

Part 1: Auditor General for Wales

Section 3 – Resignation or removal

7.The AGW holds office until the end of the term for which he or she has been appointed (which can be up to 8 years from appointment, see section 2) unless the AGW is:

8.Removal from post on the grounds of misbehaviour is done only on the recommendation of the Assembly. Such a recommendation can only be made if at least two-thirds of all Assembly Members vote in favour of such action.