Part IIThe Scottish Administration
Ministers and their staff
47Ministers
1
The First Minister may, with the approval of Her Majesty, appoint Ministers from among the members of the Parliament.
2
The First Minister shall not seek Her Majesty’s approval for any appointment under this section without the agreement of the Parliament.
3
A Minister appointed under this section—
a
shall hold office at Her Majesty’s pleasure,
b
may be removed from office by the First Minister,
c
may at any time resign and shall do so if the Parliament resolves that the Scottish Executive no longer enjoys the confidence of the Parliament,
d
if he resigns, shall cease to hold office immediately, and
e
shall cease to hold office if he ceases to be a member of the Parliament otherwise than by virtue of a dissolution.