3.—(1) There shall be established a body to be called the Probation Board for Northern Ireland ( “the Board”).
(2) The Board shall have such functions as are conferred on it by the succeeding provisions of this Order.
(3) Schedule 1 (which makes provision relating to the constitution of the Board and other matters and Schedule 2 (which makes provision for the transfer and property and staff to the Board) shall have effect.