Section 14 Directions

F1(1A)

The Welsh Ministers may give a direction to the Commission in relation to the exercise of the Commission’s functions under any enactment, except in relation to the exercise of functions under—

(a)

Part 2A (co-ordination of electoral administration);

(b)

Part 3A (functions relating to Senedd constituency boundary reviews).

(1B)

The Commission must comply with a direction given to it by the Welsh Ministers under this Act.

(1C)

The Welsh Ministers must publish each direction they give to the Commission or a principal council under this Act.

(2)

A direction given by the Welsh Ministers under this Act may be varied or revoked by a subsequent direction.

F2(3)

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Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: S. 14(1A)-(1C) substituted for s. 14(1) (1.1.2025) by Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 5), s. 72(4), Sch. 1 para. 1(3)(a); S.I. 2024/1337, art. 2(b)
F2: S. 14(3) omitted (1.1.2025) by virtue of Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 5), s. 72(4), Sch. 1 para. 1(3)(b); S.I. 2024/1337, art. 2(b)

Notes on the whole Act

Textual amendments

F1: Short Title substituted (25.6.2024) by virtue of Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Act 2024 (asc 4), ss. 11(1), 25(1)(a)

Notes on Part 2

Textual amendments

F1: Pt. 2 heading substituted (25.6.2024) by Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Act 2024 (asc 4), s. 25(1)(a), Sch. 1 para. 44(3)