| (a.) | The Council shall be elected in a similar manner as Maori Members of the House of Representatives are now elected, such election to take place triennially, and for the first election the Colony may be divided into four districts each district returning Members. |
| (b.) | The Council so elected shall appoint a President who may be an European and shall hold office during good behaviour or until removed by the unanimous decision of the committee. |
| (c.) | The Council shall be a corporation and have a common seal, and may sue and be sued, and its principal office shall be convenient to the seat of Government.page 5.gif) |
| (d.) | The functions of the Council when dealing with Maori lands shall be analagous to the functions of the Lands Boards of the Colony. |
| (e.) | Regulations shall be framed by the Council for the proper conduct and management of business, and all proceedings shall be open to the public, and all plans and other records shall be public records. |
| (f.) | The President and Council shall receive such remuneration for their services as may be decided upon. |
| (g.) | The Council may at any time state a case for the opinion of the Supreme Court and subject thereto all decisions of the Council shall be final and conclusive. |
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