# Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Act 2026, Paragraph 11: Other committees and sub-committees

Extent: E+W

(1) The OEGW may establish committees and sub-committees (in addition to the review committee it is required to establish under paragraph 10).
(2) A committee established under this paragraph may establish sub-committees.
(3) A committee or sub-committee established under this paragraph may include persons who are not members of the OEGW or members of its staff (“co-opted members”).
(4) A co-opted member is not entitled to vote at a committee or sub-committee established under this paragraph unless authorised by rules made under paragraph 14(3) or a determination made under paragraph 14(4).
(5) The OEGW may pay such remuneration, expenses and allowances as it may determine to co-opted members.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asc/2026/4/schedule/1/paragraph/11 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/environment-principles-governance-and-biodiversity-targets-wales-act-2026/schedule-1/paragraph-11
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