Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

NORFOLK ISLAND ACT 1979 - SECT 11

             (1)  There shall be an Executive Council of Norfolk Island to advise the Administrator on all matters relating to the government of the Territory.

             (2)  The Executive Council shall consist of the persons for the time being holding executive office.

             (3)  The Administrator is entitled to attend all meetings of the Executive Council and shall preside at all meetings at which he or she is present.

             (4)  If the Administrator is not present at a meeting of the Executive Council, the members of the Executive Council present shall elect one of their number to preside.

             (5)  The Administrator may introduce into the Executive Council any matter for discussion by the Executive Council.

             (6)  Meetings of the Executive Council shall be convened by the Administrator and not otherwise.

             (7)  The Administrator may convene a meeting of the Executive Council at any time, and shall convene a meeting whenever requested to do so by 3 or more members of the Executive Council.

             (8)  A member of the Legislative Assembly who does not hold executive office is entitled to attend all meetings of the Executive Council.

             (9)  Subject to the preceding provisions of this section and to any provision made by the regulations, the procedure of the Executive Council shall be as the Executive Council determines.