1(1)The Central Council shall, within the period of two years following the coming into force of section 1(1) of this Act, submit an electoral scheme to the Secretary of State for his approval, and the Secretary of State shall, if he approves it, give effect to the scheme by order.
(2)The Council shall by the scheme determine as respects each Board the professional, residential or other qualifications which a person must have to be eligible to vote or be elected in the election held under the scheme.
(3)The scheme may be varied from time to time by the Central Council, subject to the approval of the Secretary of State to be signified by order.
(4)No order shall be made under this paragraph unless a draft of the order has been approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.