# Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Act 2026, Paragraph 3: Disqualification

Extent: E+W

(1) A person is disqualified from being a member of the OEGW if the person is—
(a) a member of—
(i) Senedd Cymru;
(ii) the House of Commons;
(iii) the House of Lords;
(iv) the Scottish Parliament;
(v) the Northern Ireland Assembly;
(b) a member of a county council or a county borough council in Wales;
(c) a member of a National Park authority for a National Park in Wales;
(d) a member of Natural Resources Wales;
(e) a member of the Welsh Government;
(f) a Minister of the Crown;
(g) a member of the Scottish Government;
(h) a Northern Ireland Minister;
(i) the holder of an office, or a member or member of staff of a body, specified by the Welsh Ministers by regulations.
(2) A person is also disqualified from being a non-executive member if the person is a member of the OEGW’s staff.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asc/2026/4/schedule/1/paragraph/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/environment-principles-governance-and-biodiversity-targets-wales-act-2026/schedule-1/paragraph-3
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