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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8080558 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14755257 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 Judicial officer}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14755257 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 means the Chief Justice or a Judge of the Court of Appeal or of the High Court, or a Justice of the Peace w}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558 ho acts in a judicial capacity."}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 3.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid8080558 Secretary to the Cabinet}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 - The Constitution is amended, by repealing Article 20 and substit}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12732985 uting the following new Article}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2195414 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8080558 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 20. }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid8080558 Secretary to the Cabinet}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 - There shall be a Secretary to the Cabinet, who shall be appointed in such manner}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558 as shall be prescribed by Act."}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 4.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid8080558 Qualification of candidates}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 - Article 28B of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14755257 the Constitution is amended by}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4786462 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8080558 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 adding after paragraph (d) of subclause (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14755257 1), the following new paragraph}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4786462 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8080558 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (e)}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 He is a Crown}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558 servant or a judicial officer."}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8080558 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 adding after subclause (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14755257 2), the following new subclause}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8080558 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (3) Notw}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558 ithstanding the definitions of "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 Crown servant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558 " and "Judicial officer"}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 in Arti}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558 cle 1 of this Constitution, and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 subclauses (1) and (2) of this Article, an Act may- \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid8080558 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 add to or delete from those definitions, any class or classes of persons; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid8080558 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (b) provide for further qualifications or disqualif}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558 ications of candidates."}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1446142 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 5.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid8080558 Jurisdiction of Divisions of the High Court}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 - Article 48 of the Constitution is}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 amended by repealing subclause (3), and substituting the following new subclauses}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4786462 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8080558 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (3) Notwithstanding anything in this Part or in Part IVA, and in recognition of the customs and traditions of the people of those isl ands, the Land Division shall not exercise any jurisdiction or power in relation to land or chiefly titles in any of the islands of Mangaia, Mitiaro and Pukapuka, and such other islands as may be prescribed by}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14755257 Act, provided that no such Act}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 shall be introd uced to Parliament except with the consent of the Aronga Mana of the island to which it relates. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8080558 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (4) Where on any island to which subclause (3) applies, jurisdiction or power in relation to land or chiefly titles is exercised in accordance with the custom s and usages of that island, the exercise of that jurisdiction or power shall be final and binding on all persons affected thereby, and shall not be }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558 questioned in any Court of law."}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 6.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid8080558 Justices of the Peace}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 Article 62 of the Constitution is amended, by inserting aft} {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1204051 er subclause (1), the following}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4786462 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8080558 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (2) Every Justice of the Peace (whether appointed before or after the coming into force of this subclause) shall cease to act in a judicial capacity before becoming a candidate for election to Parliament, bu t such ceasing to act shall not otherwise affect that person's st}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558 atus as a Justice of the Peace."}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1446142 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 7.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid8080558 Custom}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 - The Constitution is amended, by inserting after Part IVA, the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558 following new Part}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4786462 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15235176 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558\charrsid8080558 "}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558\charrsid8080558 PART IVB \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8080558 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558\charrsid8080558 CUSTOM \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8080558 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 66A. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid8080558 Custom}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 - (1) In addition to its power to make laws pursuant to Article 39, Parliament may make laws recognising or giving effect to custom and usage. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8080558 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (2) In exercising its powers pursuant to this Article, Parliament shall have particular regard to the customs, traditions, usages and values of the indigenous people of the Cook Islands. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8080558 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (3) Until such time as an Act otherwise pr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16545949 ovides, custom and usage shall }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 have effect as part of the law of the Cook Islands, provided that this subclause shall not apply in res pect of any custom, tradition, usage or value that is, and to the extent that it is, inconsistent with a provision of this Constitution or of any enactment. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7348652 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (4) For the purposes of this Constitution, the opinion or decision of the Aronga Mana of the islan d or vaka to which a custom, tradition, usage or value relates, as to matters relating to and concerning custom, tradition, usage}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 or the existence, extent or application of custom}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11145422 shall be final and conclusive}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 and shall not be }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558 questioned in any court of law."}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558\charrsid1446142 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 8.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid8080558 Cook Islands Public Service}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 - The Constitution is amended by repealing Part}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 VI, and substit}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14755257 uting the following new Part VI}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8080558 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558 "}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558\charrsid8080558 P}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558 ART VI \par }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid8080558 THE COOK ISLAND}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558\charrsid8080558 S PUBLIC SE}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid8080558 RVICE}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1446142 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8080558 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 72. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid8080558 The Cook Islands Public Service}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 - (1) There shall be a Cook Islands Public Se rvice, which shall comprise such persons in the service of the Government of the Cook Islands as may from time to time be prescribed by law. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8080558 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558 (2) An Act}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 shall provide for the administration and regulation of the Cook Islands Public Service including withou t limitation, the appointment, terms of service, disciplinary control, termination of appointment, and dismissal of members of the Public Service, and different such provisions may be made in respect of different classes of members of the Public Service. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1446142 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8080558 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 73.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid8080558 Public Service Commissioner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558 - (1}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 There shall be a Public Service Commissioner appointed by the Queen's Representative on the advice of the Prime Minister. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8080558 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (2) No person shall be appointed to be or remain the Public Service Commissioner if he is or becomes a member of Parliament. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1446142 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8080558 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (3) The Public Service Commissioner shall not hold office concurrently with any other office in the Cook Islands Public Service. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8080558 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (4) The actions of the Public Service Commissioner shall not be invalidated in consequence of the subsequent discovery of some defect with regard to his appointment. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8080558 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (5) The Public Service Commissioner shall be paid such remuneration by way of salary and allowances as may from time to time be determined by Cabinet. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8080558 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (6) The procedure to be followed by the Public Service Commissioner in the exercise of his functions, and the delegation of his powers and functions may be prescribed by enactment. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1446142 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8080558 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 74.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid8080558 Term of Office and functions of Public Service Commissioner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 - (1) The Public Service Commissioner shall be appointed for such term as shall be determined by Cabinet and may from time to time be reappointed. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8080558 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (2) The Public Service Commissioner may at any time resign his office by writing under his hand addressed to the Prime Minister. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8080558 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (3) The Queen's Representative, acting on the advice of the Prime Minister, may suspend or r emove the Public Service Commissioner from office for disability, bankruptcy, neglect of duty, breach of the terms of his appointment, or misconduct. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8080558 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (4) The Public Service Commissioner shall have such functions as shall be prescribed by Act. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8080558 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 75. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558 Staff of Queen's}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid8080558 Representative}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 - (1) Except as provided in subclause (2), the appointment, terms of service, disciplinary control, termination of appointment, and dismissal of staff of the Queen's Representative}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 shall be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 matters for the Queen's Representative,}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8080558 acting }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 in his discretion. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11338963 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (2) The Queen's Representative, if he so desires,}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 may appoint to his staff such employees of the Cook Islands Public Service as he may select acting in his discretion, }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338963 but after consultation with the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 Prime Minister, from}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 a list subjected by the Public Service Commissioner; and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14710278 the provisions of subclause (1) }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 of this Article (except so far as they relate to appointment) shall apply in relation to a person so appointed in respect of his service on the staff of the Queen's Representative but}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14642225 not in respect of his service }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 as an employee of the Cook Islands Public Service. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1446142 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11338963 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 76. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid11338963 Board of Appeal}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 - (1) There shall be a Cook Islands Public Service Board of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14755257 Appeal, which shall consist o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2497836 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15235176 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338963 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11338963 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 the Chief Justice of the High Court; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11338963 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 one person, being an employee or former employee of the Cook Islands Public Service to be appointed by, and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15151294 hold office at the pleasure of,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 the Queen's Representativ}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15151294 e, acting on the advice of the }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 Prime Minister; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11338963 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 one person, being an employee or former employee of the Cook Islands Public Service, to be elected by the employees of that Service or nominated by an}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 organisation of those employees, and to hold office for a period of 3 years. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11338963 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (2) The Chief Justice shall be C}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338963 hairman of the Board of Appeal. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11338963 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338963 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11338963 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (3) In the absence of the Chief Justice from any sitting of the Boar}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12585032 d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 of Appeal, any other Judge of the High Court nominated by him either }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4681775 generally or in any particular c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 ase, may attend the sitting in his stead, and while so attending shall be Chairman of the Board of Appeal. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11338963 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1319505 (4) In the absence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 of the Chief Justice or other Judge nominated pursuant to subclause (3), the person for the time being holding office as Ombudsman may attend the sitting in his stead and while so acting shall be Chairman of the Board of Appeal. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11338963 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14755257 (5) An Act}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11338963 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (a) shall prescribe whether or not the person to be appointed under the provisions of paragraph (c) of subclause (1) of this Article is to be elected or nominated and the manner of that election or nomination; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11338963 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 may provide for the appointment of deputies to act for members of the Board of Appeal appointed under the provisions of paragraph (b) or paragraph (c) o}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338963 f sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1865886 c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338963 lause (1) of this Article;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11338963 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 shall prescribe the jurisdiction of the Board of Appeal to hear and determine appeals; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11338963 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 shall prescribe the pr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338963 ocedure of the Board of Appeal. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11338963 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338963 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11338963 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (6) Subject to the provisions of any Act, the Board of Appeal sha}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338963 ll determine its own procedure."}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 9.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid11338963 Transitional}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1865886 Notwithstanding the repeal and}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 substitution by section 8 of this Act of Part VI of the Constitution, every person holding office}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338963 as Public Service Commissioner}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 , Secretary to the Cabinet, a member of the Public Service, an exempted employee, a member of the staff of the Queen's Representative, or as a member of th e Cook Islands Public Service Board of Appeal immediately before the commencement of this Act, shall continue to hold office as Public Service Commissioner, Secretary to the Cabinet, member of the Public Service, an exempted employee, a member of the staf f of the Queen's Representative or as a member of the Cook Islands Public Service Board of Appeal (as the case may be) subject to the provisions of the Constitution.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 10.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid9847554 Consequential amendments to the Electoral Act}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 - The Second Schedule to the Electoral Act 1966 is amended, by amending 28B}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9847554 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (2) of the Constitution (as r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9847554 eproduced in that Schedule}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14755257 ) by}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11338963 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 adding after paragraph (d) of subclause (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14755257 1), the following new paragraph}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14108790 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11338963 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338963 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (e)}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 He is a Crown servant or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338963 a judicial officer."}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11338963 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 adding after subclause (2), the following new subclause}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14108790 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338963 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11338963 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338963 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (3) Notwithstanding the definitions of } {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338963 "Crown servant" and "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 Judicial officer in Article 1 of this Constitution, and subclauses (1) and }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14755257 (2) of this Article, an Act may}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14108790 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587504 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid11338963 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 add to, vary, or delete from those definitions, any class or classes of persons; \par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1446142 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587504 \par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid11338963 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 provide for further qualifications or d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338963 isqualifications of candidates."}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142\charrsid1446142 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1446142 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1446142 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9312151 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1007968 ------------------------------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13002553\charrsid1446142 \par }}