(1)Without prejudice to section 106 of the Local Government Act 1933, the officers of each London borough council and the Common Council shall as soon as reasonably practicable, and in any event not later than 1st April 1968, include an architect for the borough or, as the case may be, the City.
(2)The architect aforesaid shall be appointed from among fit persons by, and hold office during the pleasure of, the borough council or Common Council and shall perform such duties as that council may direct, and shall be paid such reasonable remuneration as that council may determine.