The primary minister in Wales, and equally in Scotland, (Northern Eire is barely completely different as a result of energy sharing preparations) is the equal within the Welsh authorities of the prime minister within the UK authorities.
The primary minister is the face of the Welsh authorities, the individual seen as representing the character, the spirit of that administration.
The primary minister is finally liable for every little thing the Welsh authorities does, working with ministers and civil servants to place the insurance policies of that administration into follow throughout a variety of areas resembling well being, training, native authorities and agriculture.
Additionally, after appointing their cupboard, monitoring how ministers are performing – in addition to whether or not they need to be promoted, demoted, left the place they’re or dismissing – is a matter for the primary minister.
You possibly can learn extra in regards to the Welsh first minister’s duties right here.