Part VIIE+W+S Nature Conservation in Great Britain and Countryside Matters in Wales

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”).

(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.]