Section 48 Welsh MinistersI1
United Kingdom
The First Minister may, with the approval of Her Majesty, appoint Welsh Ministers from among the F1Members of the Senedd.
A Welsh Minister appointed under this section holds office at Her Majesty's pleasure.
A Welsh Minister appointed under this section may be removed from office by the First Minister.
A Welsh Minister appointed under this section may at any time resign.
A Welsh Minister appointed under this section must resign if the F2Senedd resolves that the Welsh Ministers no longer enjoy the confidence of the Senedd.
A Welsh Minister appointed under this section who resigns ceases to hold office immediately.
A Welsh Minister appointed under this section ceases to hold office on ceasing to be F3a Member of the Senedd otherwise than by reason of a dissolution.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in Act substituted (6.5.2020) by Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1), s. 42(2), Sch. 1 para. 2(17) (with Sch. 1 para. 2(11)(12)(14))
- F2
Words in Act substituted (6.5.2020) by Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1), s. 42(2), Sch. 1 para. 2(19) (with Sch. 1 para. 2(11)-(14))
- F3
Words in Act substituted (6.5.2020) by Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 (anaw 1), s. 42(2), Sch. 1 para. 2(15) (with Sch. 1 para. 2(11)(12)(14))
Commencement
- I1
Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
Notes on Part 2
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in Act omitted (17.2.2015) by virtue of Wales Act 2014 (c. 29), s. 4(2)(a) (with s. 4(3))