New Councils for England, Scotland and WalesE+W+S
[F1128 Creation and constitution of new Councils.E+W+S
(1)There shall be a council to be called the Countryside Council for Wales (in this Part referred to as “the Council”).
[F2(1A)Except where otherwise expressly provided, the functions of the Countryside Council for Wales are exercisable in relation to Wales only.
In this Part “Wales” has the same meaning as in the Government of Wales Act 2006.]
(2)The Council shall have not less than 8 nor more than 12 members and those members shall be appointed by the National Assembly for Wales.
(3)The National Assembly for Wales may by order made by statutory instrument amend subsection (2) above so as to substitute for the number for the time being specified as the maximum membership of the Council such other number as the Assembly thinks appropriate.
(4)Schedule 6 has effect with respect to the constitution and proceedings of the Council.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 128 substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 117(1); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2
F2S. 128(1A) inserted (12.1.2010) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 43), ss. 313(2), 324; S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch.
[F3129 Grants to the CouncilE+W+S
(1)The National Assembly for Wales may make to the Council grants of such amounts as the Assembly thinks fit.
(2)A grant under this section may be made subject to such conditions (including in particular conditions as to the use of the money for the purposes of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee) as the Assembly may think fit.]
Textual Amendments
F3S. 129 substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 105(1), 107, Sch. 11 para. 118; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2