10.—(1) From the new constitution date but subject to articles 7 and 8 above and paragraph 4 of Schedule 2 below, the chairman shall be the person who held the office of chairman immediately prior to that date.
(2) At the commencement of each annual meeting of the Commissioners other than any such meeting which takes place within a period of six months from the new constitution date, the Commissioners shall elect one of their number (other than the chief executive) to be the chairman.
(3) No commissioner shall hold the office of chairman for a period in excess of three consecutive years and no more than nine years in total.