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Executive Government Amendment Ordinance 1862

1. The Executive Government Amendment Ordinance 1862.

Whereas an Ordinance was passed by the Superintendent and Provincial Council of the Province of Canterbury, entituled "The Executive Government Ordinance, Session I., No. 3;" and whereas it is expedient that the said Ordinance should be amended:

Be it therefore enacted by the Superintendent of the said Province, with the advice and consent of the Provincial Council thereof, as follows:—

1. Repealing Clause.

That the second section of the said Ordinance shall be and the same is hereby repealed.

2. The Executive Council: how to consist.

The Executive Council shall consist of a President and not more than Five or less than Three other Persons, who shall be appointed by Warrant under the hand of the Superintendent, and shall hold office during his pleasure: Provided always that any Member of the Executive Council may, by writing, under his hand, resign his seat in the same, and provided also that not more than Four Members of the Provincial Council shall at the same time be Members of the Executive Council.

3. Title

This Ordinance shall be entituled and may be cited as "The Executive

Government Amendment Ordinance, 1862."

Notes.

This Ordinance was passed by the Canterbury Provincial Council on the 2nd

December, 1862, and assented to by the Superintendent on the 3rd December.