The Council had 27 members nominated by local authorities in Wales , the University of Wales , the National Eisteddfod Council and the Welsh Tourist Board .
The Council has had 27 members nominated by the local authorities in Wales , the University of Wales , the Welsh Tourist Board and the National Eisteddfod Council .

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1). no;
2). yes;
2).