SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1The Assembly
Presiding officer
3
1
The Secretary of State may—
a
appoint a presiding officer and no more than three deputy presiding officers, or
b
authorise the Assembly to elect a presiding officer and no more than three deputy presiding officers in such manner as the Secretary of State may specify.
2
The Secretary of State may if he thinks fit exercise his powers under sub-paragraph (1)(b) after exercising his powers under sub-paragraph (1)(a) (so that an elected presiding officer and elected deputy presiding officers replace those appointed by him).
3
The Secretary of State may appoint a person, or authorise the Assembly to elect a person—
a
to fill any vacancy in the office of presiding officer or deputy presiding officer, or
b
to replace a presiding officer or deputy presiding officer who, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, is unable, unfit or unwilling to perform his functions (whether because of illness or otherwise).