Paragraph 6 I1

(1)

An individual cannot be appointed as Commissioner if the individual is disqualified on any of the grounds specified in sub-paragraph (3).

(2)

An individual ceases to be Commissioner if the individual is disqualified on any of the grounds specified in sub-paragraph (3).

(3)

An individual is disqualified from being Commissioner if the individual is—

(a)

a Member of the National Assembly;

(b)

a member of the advisory panel;

(c)

the holder of any other office or position to which a person may be appointed, or recommended or nominated for appointment, by or on behalf of—

(i)

the Crown,

(ii)

the National Assembly, or

(iii)

the National Assembly for Wales Commission;

(d)

a Member of the House of Commons or House of Lords;

(e)

a Member of the Scottish Parliament;

(f)

a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly;

(g)

a Member of the European Parliament;

(h)

a member of a county council, a county borough council or a community council in Wales;

(i)

a member of the Commissioner's staff.

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