5.—(1) The Mayor shall—
(a)give the names of the first two mayoral nominees to the clerk to the first selection panel; and
(b)specify which one shall be appointed for the term described in regulation 10(3)(a) and which one shall be appointed for the term described in regulation 10(3)(b),
as soon as practicable, and no later than three months, after the first Mayor has been elected.
(2) Where the Authority requires a mayoral nominee to take office on 1st April in any year, the Authority shall notify the Mayor by 31st December in the preceding year.
(3) Where the Mayor is notified that the Authority requires a mayoral nominee to take office on 1st April in any year, the Mayor shall give the clerk to the selection panel the name of the nominee no later than 28th February in that year.
(4) The Mayor shall ensure that all mayoral nominees meet the selection criteria.