# Government of Wales Act 2006, Section 48: Welsh Ministers

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) The First Minister may, with the approval of Her Majesty, appoint Welsh Ministers from among the Members of the Senedd.
(2) A Welsh Minister appointed under this section holds office at Her Majesty's pleasure.
(3) A Welsh Minister appointed under this section may be removed from office by the First Minister.
(4) A Welsh Minister appointed under this section may at any time resign.
(5) A Welsh Minister appointed under this section must resign if the Senedd resolves that the Welsh Ministers no longer enjoy the confidence of the Senedd.
(6) A Welsh Minister appointed under this section who resigns ceases to hold office immediately.
(7) A Welsh Minister appointed under this section ceases to hold office on ceasing to be a Member of the Senedd otherwise than by reason of a dissolution.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/32/section/48 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/government-of-wales-act-2006/section-48
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