Commencement Information
I1Part III wholly in force: Ss. 50, 51 in force at Royal assent, see s. 158; Ss. 46-49, 52-79 in force at 1.12.1998 by S.I. 1998/2789, art. 2
(1)The first meeting of the Assembly shall be held on the day, and at the time and place, appointed by order made by the Secretary of State.
(2)The Secretary of State for Wales, or a person nominated by him, shall take the chair at the first meeting of the Assembly until the election of an Assembly member to be the presiding officer in accordance with the standing orders.