SCHEDULE 1Incorporation of Wales Audit Office
PART 2NON-EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
5Appointment of chair of the WAO
1
The chair of the WAO is to be appointed by the National Assembly from amongst the non-executive members.
2
But no appointment can be made until the First Minister has been consulted.
3
The National Assembly may extend an appointment under this paragraph in accordance with the procedure required for the original appointment.
4
An extension of an appointment counts as a separate appointment for the purposes of paragraphs 6 to 8.