PART 4REVIEWS OF PUBLIC BODY MEMBERSHIP

50Reviews of qualifying public bodies

1

The Welsh Ministers may direct the Commission to conduct a review of the membership of one or more specified qualifying public bodies.

2

Where the Commission has conducted a review under this section it must report to the Welsh Ministers on whether it recommends that changes should be made to the public body’s membership.

3

A direction under this section may, in particular, require the Commission to—

a

consider the number of members of the body (or bodies),

b

consider any categories of membership (including lay membership) and the number of members in each category,

c

consider the attributes, experiences, skills or qualifications which members should possess,

d

consider such other matters relevant to the membership as may be specified,

e

follow such process as may be specified when conducting a review,

f

prepare its report in such form and manner as may be specified,

g

have regard to such factors or matters as may be specified.

4

Before giving a direction under this section the Welsh Ministers must consult such persons as they consider appropriate.

5

For the purposes of this section a body is a “qualifying public body” if—

a

it is not a local authority,

b

its membership is required under any enactment to include—

i

a member of a local authority, or

ii

a person appointed by a local authority, and

c

it exercises functions that—

i

have been conferred by an Act or Measure of the National Assembly for Wales, or

ii

could be conferred by an Act of the National Assembly for Wales.

6

This section does not limit the general power of direction under section 14.