Appointment of staff to a new council18

1

The selection and appointment of a person to the office of clerk for a new council—

a

must be on merit on the basis of fair and open competition; and

b

must be approved by a two-thirds majority of the membership of the statutory transition committee.

2

In determining the two-thirds majority in accordance with paragraph (1)(b), the chairperson of the committee shall not have a casting vote.

3

A statutory transition committee may appoint other staff to the new council for its district as it deems appropriate.

4

The appointments mentioned in paragraphs (1) and (3) shall be in accordance with the provisions of sections 40 and 41 of the 1972 Act.