6 Power to postpone 2021 election for up to 6 months

6  Power to postpone 2021 election for up to 6 months

(1)     The First Minister for Wales (“the First Minister”) may propose to the Llywydd that the poll for the 2021 election is postponed if, for a reason relating to coronavirus, the First Minister considers it necessary or appropriate to do so.

(2)     But before making a proposal under subsection (1), the First Minister must consult the member of staff of the Welsh Government designated by the Welsh Ministers as the Chief Medical Officer for Wales.

(3)     Following a proposal from the First Minister, the Llywydd may fix a day for the holding of the poll for the 2021 election if—

(a)     Senedd Cymru approves the day to

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