Section 26(3) of the 1972 Act (as substituted by section 4 of this Act) shall not apply in relation to the ordinary election of councillors of the new principal councils which takes place in 1995.

The councillors elected at that election shall assume office immediately.

The term of office of every such councillor shall extend until he retires in accordance with section 26(3)(a) of the 1972 Act.