# Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Act 2026, Paragraph 2: Members

Extent: E+W

(1) The members of the OEGW are—
(a) a person appointed by the Welsh Ministers as its chairperson,
(b) a person appointed by the Welsh Ministers as its deputy chairperson,
(c) at least 3 and no more than 5 other persons appointed by the Welsh Ministers, and
(d) its chief executive (see paragraph 6).
(2) In this Schedule, the chairperson, deputy chairperson and members of the OEGW appointed under sub-paragraph (1)(c) are collectively referred to as “non-executive members”.
(3) The Welsh Ministers may, by regulations, amend sub-paragraph (1)(c) to substitute a different number for either or both of the numbers for the time being specified in that sub-paragraph.
(4) Before making regulations under sub-paragraph (3) the Welsh Ministers must consult—
(a) a committee of Senedd Cymru for the time being with remit for environmental protection,
(b) the OEGW, and
(c) such other persons as they consider appropriate.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asc/2026/4/schedule/1/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/environment-principles-governance-and-biodiversity-targets-wales-act-2026/schedule-1/paragraph-2
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