Clause 86

by deleting the definition of “Principal” in section 2 and substituting the following definition:“ “Principal” means the Principal of the Polytechnic, and includes any individual acting in that capacity;”;

by inserting, immediately after the words “Subject to the provisions of this Act” in sections 12(8) and 17(3), the words “and the Public Sector (Governance) Act 2018”;

by inserting, immediately after subsection (1) of section 19, the following subsection:“(1A) The appointment, removal, discipline and promotion of the Principal must be in accordance with the Public Sector (Governance) Act 2018.”;

by repealing section 19A and substituting the following section:“Other officers and employees, etc.19A. The Council may, subject to the Public Sector (Governance) Act 2018, appoint and employ, on such terms and conditions as it may determine, such other officers, employees, consultants and agents as may be necessary for the effective performance of its functions.”;

by inserting, immediately after the words “proceedings of the Council” in section 24(2)(c), the words “, to the extent not inconsistent with the Public Sector (Governance) Act 2018”; and

by repealing sections 18 and 21, and the Schedule.