48Welsh MinistersU.K.
(1)The First Minister may, with the approval of Her Majesty, appoint Welsh Ministers from among the [F1Members of the Senedd].
(2)A Welsh Minister appointed under this section holds office at Her Majesty's pleasure.
(3)A Welsh Minister appointed under this section may be removed from office by the First Minister.
(4)A Welsh Minister appointed under this section may at any time resign.
(5)A Welsh Minister appointed under this section must resign if the [F2Senedd] resolves that the Welsh Ministers no longer enjoy the confidence of the [F2Senedd].
(6)A Welsh Minister appointed under this section who resigns ceases to hold office immediately.
(7)A Welsh Minister appointed under this section ceases to hold office on ceasing to be [F3a Member of the Senedd] otherwise than by reason of a dissolution.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Act substituted (6.5.2020) by Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1), s. 42(2), Sch. 1 para. 2(17) (with Sch. 1 para. 2(11)(12)(14))
F2Words in Act substituted (6.5.2020) by Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1), s. 42(2), Sch. 1 para. 2(19) (with Sch. 1 para. 2(11)-(14))
F3Words in Act substituted (6.5.2020) by Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1), s. 42(2), Sch. 1 para. 2(15) (with Sch. 1 para. 2(11)(12)(14))
Commencement Information
I1Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))