26(1)There shall continue to be a branch council for England, for Wales, for Scotland and for Northern Ireland.
(2)The branch council for each area shall consist of—
(a)the members of the General Council elected for the constituency constituted by its area;
(b)the member or members of the General Council chosen by the appointing body or bodies in its area; and
(c)the member or members of the General Council nominated for its area.
(3)The General Council may delegate to a branch council such of the functions of the General Council (other than those conferred by section 39 of this Act) as the General Council think fit.