Interpretation
1.—(1) In this Schedule, in relation to a DPCSP—
“independent member” means a member appointed under paragraph 4;
“political member” means a member appointed under paragraph 3.
(2) In this Schedule “local general election” has the same meaning as in the Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962 (c. 14).
(3) In this Schedule a “declaration against terrorism” means a declaration in the form set out in Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Elected Authorities (Northern Ireland) Act 1989 (c. 3), with the substitution of the words “if appointed” for the words “if elected”.
(4) In this Schedule, in relation to a DPCSP and the holding of a local general election—
“the transitional period” means the period—
beginning with the election day; and
ending with the day before the reconstitution date;
“reconstitution date” means the date published by notice of the Policing Board under paragraph 4(3).
(5) For the purposes of this Schedule an independent member of a council shall be treated as a party.