Part IIndependent Television Services

Chapter VITelevision Broadcasting by Welsh Authority

56Welsh Authority to continue in existence as Sianel Pedwar Cymru

1

The authority which at the commencement of this section is called the Welsh Fourth Channel Authority shall continue in existence as a body corporate but—

a

shall be known as Sianel Pedwar Cymru (or S4C); and

b

shall be constituted in accordance with, and have the functions conferred by, this Act;

and in this Act references to the Welsh Authority are references to that authority.

2

The Welsh Authority shall consist of—

a

a chairman appointed by the Secretary of State; and

b

such number of other members appointed by the Secretary of State, not being less than four nor more than eight, as he may from time to time determine.

3

Schedule 6 to this Act shall have effect with respect to the Welsh Authority.