Part 2F1Welsh ... Government

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Words in Act omitted (17.2.2015) by virtue of Wales Act 2014 (c. 29), s. 4(2)(a) (with s. 4(3))

Ministers, staff etc.

50I1Deputy Welsh Ministers

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The First Minister may, with the approval of Her Majesty, appoint Deputy Welsh Ministers from among the F4Members of the Senedd to assist the First Minister, a Welsh Minister appointed under section 48 or the Counsel General in the exercise of functions.

2

A Deputy Welsh Minister holds office at Her Majesty's pleasure.

3

A Deputy Welsh Minister may be removed from office by the First Minister.

4

A Deputy Welsh Minister may at any time resign.

5

A Deputy Welsh Minister must resign if the F2Senedd resolves that the Welsh Ministers no longer enjoy the confidence of the F2Senedd.

6

A Deputy Welsh Minister who resigns ceases to hold office immediately.

7

A Deputy Welsh Minister ceases to hold office on ceasing to be F3a Member of the Senedd otherwise than by reason of a dissolution.