Transitional arrangements
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9.—(1) Notwithstanding article 2, if paragraph (3) applies, the Council shall consist of 13 registrant and 12 lay members until the end of 31st December 2009.
(2) Notwithstanding article 8(1) and (2), if paragraph (3) applies, the person who was president of the Council on 30th September 2009 shall be appointed by the Privy Council to serve as the chair of the Council as constituted on 1st October 2009 until the end of 31st December 2009.
(3) This paragraph applies if the person who was president of the Council on 30th September 2009—
(a)is a registered dentist or registered dental care professional; and
(b)is reappointed to serve as a member of the Council from 1st October 2009 until the end of 31st December 2009.