1(1)Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, during the transitional period, the composition of the college council for the college shall be determined in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3 of Schedule 2 to this Act.
(2)In the application of the said paragraphs of Schedule 2 to membership of a college council—
(a)any reference to the board—
(i)in paragraphs 2 and 3(1), (2) and (6) and in paragraph 3(3) where such reference first occurs shall be construed as a reference to the college council; and
(ii)in paragraph 3(3) where such reference second occurs and in paragraph 3(4) shall be construed as a reference to the Secretary of State; and
(b)the rules to be made under the said paragraph 3(6) shall be made as soon as is practicable after the date prescribed in relation to the college for the purposes of section 34(3) of this Act.
(3)If the number of persons who become members of the college council in pursuance of this paragraph is less than 12, the college council may appoint in accordance with the said paragraph 3 such additional members as they consider appropriate; provided that the total number of members appointed to the council does not at any time exceed 16.