Sch 2 para 89
(1) Section 21 (interpretation of Part 1) is amended as follows. (2) In subsection (1)(i) omit “or the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority”. (3) After subsection (1B) (as inserted by paragraph 64 of Schedule 1) insert— (1C) In the following provisions of this Part references to a local authority include the London Fire Commissioner— (a) section 7 (all staff to be appointed on merit), and (b) section 10 (limit on paid leave for local authority duties). (1D) In the application of section 1(1) to the London Fire Commissioner by virtue of subsection (1C) the reference to being or remaining a member of a local authority is to be read as a reference to becoming or remaining the London Fire Commissioner.