In addition to no promotions from the levels below, the National League Premier has already lost 4 referees and 7 assistant referees from promotions to the Football League, will this not leave them dangerously short at the start of this season or was there already "too many"?
Just read the article above and it suggests mid-season promotions will take place but we're looking at December/Jan time for those, with a hectic FA competition schedule thrown in as well it could be a nightmare for those that appoint.
Given that they only needed one of the "best" six for 10 matches, I guess there were plenty.