What is the Minister's role in the appointment of the Chief Executive of the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research?
Answered by Minister for Education and the Welsh Language | Answered on 27/03/2023
I will appoint the first Chief Executive of the Commission in accordance with Schedule 1 of the Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 which states:
(1) The first person appointed as chief executive of the Commission is to be appointed by the Welsh Ministers—
(a) on such terms and conditions (including conditions as to remuneration, allowances and pension) as the Welsh Ministers determine, and
(b) for a term of up to 4 years.
(2) Subsequent appointments (or reappointments) of a person as chief executive are to be made by the Commission, with the approval of the Welsh Ministers.