Paragraph 11 Transitory arrangements: initial appointments

(1)

Until the first appointment of the non-executive member mentioned in sub-paragraph (4) of paragraph 2—

(a)

sub-paragraph (1)(a) of that paragraph has effect as if for “5” there were substituted “ 4 ”,

(b)

sub-paragraph (2) of that paragraph has effect as if for “2” there were substituted “ 1 ”, and

(c)

the constitution of Scottish Water, and the validity of any of its proceedings or actings, may not be questioned by reason only that sub-paragraph (4) of that paragraph has not been complied with.

(2)

Sub-paragraph (1)(c) of this paragraph is without prejudice to paragraph 10.