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1997, No. 2 the Society, is governing the Society, immediately before the commencement of this Act, as the Interim Board.

(3) The elections must be held by the Interim Council no later than 6 months after this Act comes into force in accordance with the relevant provisions of this Act and any interim rules that the Interim Council may make for the purpose of holding the elections.

(4) All acts of the Interim Council are as valid as if they were acts of the Council constituted under this Act.

(5) When the first Councillors have been elected pursuant to section 22, the Interim Council ceases to exist.