Paragraph 3A Transitional provisionF1
In the period ending with 30 June 2015—
paragraph 1(2) has effect as if the reference to nine persons were a reference to six persons;
paragraph 1(3) has effect as if the reference to 20 persons were a reference to 12 persons; and
paragraph 2(1)(a) does not have effect.
An elected member of the preliminary investigation committee or the disciplinary committee whose term is unexpired at the end of the day on 5 April 2013 may remain in office for the remainder of the term for which the member was elected.
During the period ending with 30 June 2015, where a person who continues in office under sub-paragraph (2) ceases to be a member of the committee, or a person who is elected under this sub-paragraph ceases to be a member of the committee, the Council may elect a member of the Council to be a member of the committee in question for a term of one year or, if shorter, until the end of the day on 30 June 2015.
While any member of a committee holds that office by virtue of sub-paragraph (2) or (3), this Schedule has effect as if the references in paragraph 1(1) and (4) to appointment by the Council included references to election by the Council.