1(1)The members of the Partnership Council shall be appointed by the Assembly.
(2)Appointments to membership of the Partnership Council shall be made as soon as is reasonably practicable after each ordinary election but in any event so that a meeting of the Partnership Council can be held as required by paragraph 5(2).
(3)The Assembly may at any time make an appointment to fill a casual vacancy in the membership of the Partnership Council.
(4)The Assembly may not delegate the function of appointing members of the Partnership Council.