Addition of specified offices2

1

The table in section 6(2) of the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 20222 (NI ministerial appointment functions) is amended as follows.

2

Before the entry for member of the Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission, insert the following entry—

King’s Counsel

Lord Chancellor

3

After the entry for member or chair of the Agricultural Wages Board for Northern Ireland, insert the following entries—

Member, chair or deputy chair of the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside

Secretary of State

Member of the Drainage Council for Northern Ireland

Secretary of State

4

After the entry for member, chair or deputy chair of the General Consumer Council for Northern Ireland, insert the following entry—

Member, chair or deputy chair of the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland3

Secretary of State

5

After the entry for trustee or chair of the Board of Trustees of the National Museums and Galleries of Northern Ireland, insert the following entry—

Member, chair or chief executive of the Northern Ireland Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment

Secretary of State

6

After the entry for member or chair of the Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority, insert the following entry—

Member, chair or vice-chair of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive

Secretary of State

7

After the entry for member, chair or deputy chair of the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, insert the following entries—

Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland

Secretary of State

Member of the Police Service of Northern Ireland above the rank of chief superintendent4

Secretary of State

8

After the entry for the Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Ireland, insert the following entry—

Member, chair or vice-chair of the Sports Council for Northern Ireland

Secretary of State