Paragraph 2

The Internal Drainage Board as constituted by the Southern Water Authority (Romney Marsh Levels Internal Drainage District) Order 1987 shall be reconstituted and shall consist of 13 members who, with the exception of the first members, shall be persons elected in accordance with the provisions of section 1 of, and Schedule 1 to, the 1991 Act. The first members shall be appointed by the Minister and shall hold office until the expiration of one year from 1st November next following the day on which they are appointed.