In section 70 (terms and conditions of employment) after subsection (7) insert—

“(7A)

Subsection (3) does not prevent—

(a)

a person appointed under section 67(1)(b) as the Deputy Mayor for Fire, or

(b)

a person appointed under section 67(1)(b) and designated as the Deputy Mayor for Fire,

from being required to perform any work or services as an Assembly member.”