An appointed member or deputy for an appointed member, in his capacity as member or deputy, is not a public service officer under the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 ⁴, but if at the time of his appointment as member or deputy under this Act, he is a public service officer, his appointment shall be deemed to be without prejudice to his rights under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 ⁴, or any other Act applying to him as a public service officer.

[Section 14 amended by No. 75 of 1987 s. 17; No. 32 of 1994 s. 19.]