SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 12 Construction of references in existing laws
Office-holders and Ministers
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1
A reference to—
a
the Prime Minister of Northern Ireland; or
b
the chief executive member,
shall be construed as a reference to the First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly.
2
References to Northern Ireland executive authorities shall be construed as references to Ministers and the Northern Ireland departments.
3
A reference to—
a
the Executive Committee for Northern Ireland; or
b
the Northern Ireland Executive,
shall be construed as a reference to the Executive Committee established by section 20.
4
This paragraph applies to enactments and instruments passed or made before the appointed day.