Commentary on Provisions Part 11: Electoral Management Board for Scotland Section 71 – Transitional provision: membership of the Electoral Management Board for Scotland
212.Section 71 makes transitional arrangements in relation to the status of EMB Board members (including the convener) at the point that the Act’s changes take effect. It ensures that Board members continue to hold office and are treated as if that person was appointed for the first time for a period of 5 years on the day that the amendments made.