Regulation 3 Appointment of members

Subject to regulation 7 (termination of tenure of office), the term of office of a member shall be such period, not exceeding four years, as the Secretary of State shall specify on making the appointment.

The Assembly may appoint the member for Wales only after consultation with the Secretary of State.

Subject to paragraph (2) and regulation 5 (disqualification for appointment), and article 5(1) of, and Schedule 2 to, the National Assembly for Wales (Transfer of Functions) Order 1999^f1 (consultation with the Assembly before the exercise of powers by the Secretary of State), a member shall, on termination of his office, be eligible for re-appointment.