63(1)This paragraph applies until the end of the initial period.U.K.
(2)Section 129 has effect as if the [F1references] in subsection (1) [F2and subsection (3)] to the Welsh Ministers were—
(a)before the beginning of the initial period, to a member of the executive committee within the meaning of the Government of Wales Act 1998, and
(b)during the initial period, to a member of the Assembly constituted by that Act (as it continues in existence by virtue of paragraph 22) other than the person who immediately before the beginning of the initial period held office as the presiding officer.
[F3(3)That section has effect as if for the references in subsection (4) to the Welsh Ministers, the First Minister, the Counsel General and the Assembly Commission there were substituted a reference to the Assembly constituted by the Government of Wales Act 1998.]
(4)And that section has effect as if the reference in subsection (5)(b) to the principal accounting officer for the Welsh Assembly Government were—
(a)before the beginning of the initial period, to the Assembly's principal accounting officer (designated under section 98 of the Government of Wales Act 1998), and
(b)during the initial period, to the person who was the Assembly's principal accounting officer immediately before the beginning of the initial period.
Textual Amendments
F1Word in Sch. 11 para. 63(2) substituted (1.4.2007) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Transitional Provisions) (Finance) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/726), art. 5(1)
F2Words in Sch. 11 para. 63(2) inserted (1.4.2007) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Transitional Provisions) (Finance) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/726), art. 5(1)