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15Continuity of powers and dutiesE+W
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(1)A power conferred by an [F1Act of Senedd Cymru] or a Welsh subordinate instrument may be exercised on more than one occasion.
(2)A duty imposed by an [F1Act of Senedd Cymru] or a Welsh subordinate instrument is continuous and must be performed as occasion requires.
(3)Where a power is conferred or a duty is imposed by an [F1Act of Senedd Cymru] or a Welsh subordinate instrument on the holder of an office, it is to be exercised by the holder for the time being of the office.
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F1Words in Act substituted (6.5.2020) by Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1)Sch. 1 para. 5(8)
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I1S. 15 in force for specified purposes at 11.9.2019, see s. 44(1)(c)
I2S. 15 in force at 1.1.2020 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2019/1333, art. 2
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