8.—(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), in relation to positions of responsibility selected in accordance with paragraphs 2(1) and 2(2) or paragraph 4(1) or paragraphs 6(1) and 6(2) of Schedule 1 to the 2014 Act, the period specified for—
(a)the nominating officer to select a position of responsibility and the term for which it shall be held; and
(b)the person nominated to accept the selected position
is 15 minutes.
(2) An extension to the period specified in sub-paragraph (1) may be granted subject to the approval of the council. Such an extension may be requested by—
(a)the nominating officer;
(b)the person nominated to hold the selected position; or
(c)another member.