Part 2

Welsh ... Government

Ministers, staff etc.

Welsh Ministers
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1
The First Minister may, with the approval of Her Majesty, appoint Welsh Ministers from among the Members 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 Senedd resolves that the Welsh Ministers no longer enjoy the confidence of the Senedd.
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 a Member of the Senedd otherwise than by reason of a dissolution.
Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
Words in Act omitted (17.2.2015) by virtue of Wales Act 2014 (c. 29), s. 4(2)(a) (with s. 4(3))
Words 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))
Words 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))
Words 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))