Local Government (Democracy) (Wales) Act 2013

Members

4Membership

(1)The Commission consists of—

(a)a member to chair the Commission (the “chairing member”),

(b)a member to act as deputy to the chairing member, and

(c)not more than 3 other members.

(2)Members are to be appointed by the Welsh Ministers on such terms and conditions as the Welsh Ministers may determine (including conditions as to remuneration, allowances and expenses).

(3)The Welsh Ministers may not appoint a person who is—

(a)a member of Parliament;

(b)a member of the National Assembly for Wales;

(c)a member of a local authority in Wales;

(d)an officer of a local authority in Wales;

(e)a member of a National Park authority for a National Park in Wales;

(f)a police and crime commissioner for a police area in Wales; or

(g)a member of the Commission’s staff.

5Tenure

Members of the Commission hold and vacate office in accordance with their terms and conditions of appointment.