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\li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10308543 \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10165512 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (9 April 2003}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10308543 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10308543\charrsid2694787 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid8412952 BE IT ENACTED}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 by the Parliament of the Cook Islands in Session assembled, and by the authority of the same as follows: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10308543 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10308543 \par 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid13444144 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid13444144 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid10308543 Short title and commencement}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2694787 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (1) This Act may be cited as the Te Reo Maori Act 2003. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10165512 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10165512 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 This Act comes into force on 1 July 2003, unless it is earlier brought into force on a date appointed by the Queen}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 s Representative by Order in Executive Council. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10308543 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 2.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid4542271 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid10308543 Interpretation}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2694787 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2694787 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10308543 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid538816 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Applicant}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 means a person who applies for a certificate of competency; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10308543 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid538816 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Certificate of competency}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 means a certificate of competency issued under this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10308543 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid538816 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Communication}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 , in relation to Maori, means}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13444144 - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13444144 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16198959 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 The oral form of Maori; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10308543 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16198959 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 The written form of Maori; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10308543 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid538816 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Financial year}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 has the meaning given to it in section 2 of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management Act 1995}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2694787 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 96; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10308543 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid538816 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Kopapa Reo}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 means Te Kopapa Reo Maori (the Maori Language Commission) established by }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid10165512 section}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid12535528 7}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid12535528 ;}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid12535528 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10308543 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid538816 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Maori}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2694787 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10308543 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16198959 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Means the Maori language (including its various dialects) as spoken or written in any island of the Cook Islands; and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10308543 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10308543 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16198959 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Is deemed to include Pukapukan as spoken or written in Pukapuka; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10308543 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16198959 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Includes Maori that conforms to the national standard for Maori approved by Kopapa Reo; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12535528 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid538816 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Minister}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 means the Minister of Cultural Development; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10308543 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid538816 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Ministry}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 means the Ministry of Cultural Development established by the Ministry of Cultural Development Act 1990;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2884203 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16125595 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid538816 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16125595 Secretary}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16125595 means the Secretary of Ministry.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16125595\charrsid2694787 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12535528 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 3.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid12535528 Act binds Crown}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2694787 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 This Act binds the Crown. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12535528 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12535528 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12535528 Maori as an official language \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12535528 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12535528\charrsid12535528 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 4.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid12535528 Maori to be an official language}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2694787 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Maori is an official language of the Cook Islands.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12535528\charrsid2694787 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12535528 5. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12535528\charrsid12535528 Effect of declaration}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12535528\charrsid10165512 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10165512 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12535528\charrsid10165512 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12535528 Nothing in }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12535528 section 4- \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12535528\charrsid12535528 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10165512 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16198959\charrsid16198959 (a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16198959 ) }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12535528 Affects the status of English as an official language of the Cook Islands; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16198959 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12535528 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10165512 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16198959 (b) Affects any right that any person has, otherwise than by virtue of that section, to receive or impart any communication in Maori; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12535528 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16198959 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16198959 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10165512 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16198959 (c) Affects the right of any linguistic or dialectal community in the Cook Islands to use the language or dialect of that community. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16198959 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16198959 \par 6. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16198959 Additional objectives and functions of Ministry of Cultural Development}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16198959\charrsid10165512 -}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16198959 \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10165512 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16198959 (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16727298 The Ministry has the following principal objectives}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3885186 :}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16198959 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9648305 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3885186 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10165512 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3885186 (a) To give effect to the declaration that Maori is an official language of the Cook Islands \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9648305 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3885186 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10165512 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3885186 (b) To bring out a status for Maori that is equal to English in the Cook Islands. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3885186 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3885186 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10165512 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3885186 (2) The Ministry has a principal function of assisting Kopapa Reo to carry out its functions and duties under this Act (including providing secretarial and admini}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8412952 strative services to Kopapa Reo.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3885186 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3885186 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3885186 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3885186 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3885186 Te Kopapa Reo Maori \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4073609 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3885186\charrsid3885186 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 7.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid4073609 Establishment and membership of Te Kopapa Reo Maori}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10165512 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (1) This subsection establishes a commission to be called Te Kopapa Reo Maori (the Maori Language Commission). \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3885186 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10165512 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Kopapa Reo comprises the following members appointed by the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4073609 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Minister: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10165512 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 The person for the time being holding the position of Secretary of the Ministry of Cultural Development or another position within that Ministry nominated by the Secretary; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9648305 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10165512 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 The person for the time being holding the position of Secretary of Education or another position within the Ministry of Education nominated by the Secretary of Education; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9648305 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10165512 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 One person recommended by the House of Arikis; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9648305 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10165512 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 One person who the Minister considers to be competent to represent the interests of women; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9648305 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9648305 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10165512 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (e)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 One person who the Minister considers to be competent to represent the interests of youth.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9648305 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9648305\charrsid2694787 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10165512 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Kopapa Reo is not to be regarded as an advisory or technical committee for the purposes of the Ministry of Cultural Development Act 1990. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9648305 \par 8. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9648305 Functions of Kopapa Reo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9648305 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10165512 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9648305 Kopapa Reo has the following functions: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10165512 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9648305 (a) To create, and update as necessary, a national sta}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16665611 ndard for Maori on matters such as phonics, grammar, vocabulary (including coining new words if necessary), orthography, and the alphabet;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9648305 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16665611 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16665611 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10165512 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16665611 (b) To publish a notice in the }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16665611 Cook Islands Gazette }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16665611 and any other media considered appropriate when Kopapa Reo formally approves the standard}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10703187 or an update to the standard (}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16665611 such notice setting out where the copies of the standard or update can be purchased); \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5245527 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16665611 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10165512 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16665611 (c) To act as the national authority on the st}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10952426 andard; }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16665611 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5245527 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10952426 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10165512 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10952426 (d) Subject to }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10952426 section 13, }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10952426\charrsid10952426 to grant certific}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13262505 ates of competency and perform the functions conferred by this Act relating to such certificates;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10952426 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13262505 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13262505 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10165512 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13262505 (e) To advice the Ministry on what }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13262505\charrsid538816 Kopapa Reo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13262505 considers the most effective ways to give effect to the principle objectives and the principal function of the Ministry specified in }{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13262505\charrsid13262505 section 6}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13262505 ; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13262505 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13262505 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10165512 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13262505 (f) To consider, and report to the Secretary on, any matter relating to Maori that \endash \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13262505 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13262505 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13262505 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13262505 (i) The Secretary may from time to time refer to }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13262505\charrsid538816 Kopapa Reo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13262505 for its advice; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13262505 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13262505 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13262505 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13262505 (ii) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13262505\charrsid538816 Kopapa Reo}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13262505 considers necessary or desirable; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13262505 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13262505 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10165512 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13262505 (g) To perform any other functions conferred on }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13262505\charrsid538816 Kopapa Reo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13262505 by regulations made under this Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13262505\charrsid10952426 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9648305\charrsid538816 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid538816 9.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid538816 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid10165512 Kopapa Reo to report annually to Secretary}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid538816 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2694787\charrsid538816 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid538816 Kopapa Reo must, within one month of the end of each financial year, make a written report to the Secretary on its work during the financial year. \par \par 10.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid538816 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid538816 Further provisions relating to Kopapa Reo}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid538816 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2694787\charrsid538816 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid538816 The provisions in }{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid538816 Schedule 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid538816 apply to Kopapa Reo and its affairs. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid538816 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid538816 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid538816\charrsid538816 Certificates of competency \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid538816 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid538816 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid538816\charrsid2694787 11. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid538816\charrsid538816 Kopapa Reo to grant certificates of competency}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid538816\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid538816 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid538816\charrsid2694787 (1) Kopapa Reo may grant certificates of competency for the following: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid538816 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid538816 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid538816\charrsid2694787 (a) Competency in Maori or any dialect or branch of it; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid538816 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid538816 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5245527 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid538816\charrsid2694787 (b) A specific competency (for example, interpretation or translati}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid538816 on) in relation to Maori or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5245527 any }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid538816\charrsid2694787 dialect or branch of it. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid538816 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid538816 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid538816\charrsid2694787 (2) On the payment of prescribed fees (if any), a certificate of competency must be granted to any applicant who satisfies Kopapa R eo that he or she is qualified to be the holder of such a certificate. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid538816 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 12.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid3169204 Qualifications for certificates of competency}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid4542271 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2694787 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 For th e purposes of determining whether or not an applicant is qualified to be the holder of a certificate of competency, Kopapa Reo must prepare, and publish in such manner as it thinks fit, standards and other criteria by which the relevant competency will be assessed. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5245527 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 13.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid5245527 Kop}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5245527\charrsid5245527 apa Reo to delegate power to gr}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid5245527 ant certificates of competency}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2694787 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (1) Notwithstanding }{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid4663384 section 11}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 , but subject to any regulations made under }{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid4663384 section 21(1)(c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 , Kopapa Reo may from time to time delegate to any person the power to assess applic ants and to grant certificates of competency. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5245527 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Subject to any directions given by Kopapa Reo, a person to whom Kopapa Reo delegates any power under this section may exercise that power in the same manner and with the same effect as if that power had be en conferred directly by this Act and not by delegation. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5245527 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Kopapa Reo may not delegate a power under this section except \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5245527 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5245527 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 By unanimous resolution of its members; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5245527 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5245527 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 In accordance with regulations (if any) made under this Act. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5245527 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 A delegation made under this section \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5245527 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5245527 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 May be revoked by Kopapa Reo at any time (without requiring unanimous resolution of its members); and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5245527 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5245527 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Does not prevent Kopapa Reo exercising the power delegated. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5245527 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (5)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Subject to the foregoing provisions of this section, Kopapa Reo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5245527 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 must}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5245527 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5245527 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5245527 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5245527 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5245527\charrsid2694787 (a) As soon as Kopapa Reo finds a suitable person, delegate the power referred to in subsection (1) to that person; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5245527 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5245527 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5245527 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5245527 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5245527\charrsid2694787 (b) As far as practicable, ensure that at any given time there is at least 1 person to whom that power is delegated. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5245527 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 14.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid3169204 Complaints against holders of certificates of competency}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2694787 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Any person may lodge with Kopapa Reo a complaint against the holder of any certificate of competency on the ground that the holder has exhibited such incompetence as to call into question the holder}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 s qualification to hold that certificate. \par \par (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Except where Kopapa Reo is satisfied that the complaint is frivolous or vexatious , Kopapa Reo must give or send a copy of the complaint to the person to whom it relates, and must give that person a reasonable opportunity to appear before Kopapa Reo, or (at that person}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 s option) to make written submissions to Kopapa Reo, in answer to the complaint. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5245527 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 If, after investigating any complaint under subsection (1), Kopapa Reo is satisfied that the person to whom the complaint relates is not qualified to hold the certificate of competency, it may}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663384 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5245527 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5245527 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Cancel the certificate of competency; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5245527 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5245527 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Suspend the certificate of competency until such time as Kopapa Reo is satisfied that the person is qualified to hold the certificate. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5245527 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Kopapa Reo must, as soon as practicable after deciding to t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3169204 ake any action under subsection }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663384 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3169204 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 give to the person concerned notice in writing of its decision and of the reasons for it. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5245527 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (5)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Where Kopapa Reo decides to cancel, suspend, or endorse a certificate, it must, in the notice given under subsection (4), require the holder to surrender the certificate to Kopapa Reo for appropriate administrative action. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3169204 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3169204 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid3169204 Miscellaneous \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3169204 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 15.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid3169204 Kopapa Reo to have regard to Government policy}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2694787 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (1) In the performance of its functions under this Act, Kopapa Reo must have regard to the general policy of the Government in relation to Maori, as that policy is communicated to the Secretary from time to time by the Minister by notice in writing. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3169204 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 As soon as practicable after receiving a notice under subsection (1), the Secretary must \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3169204 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3169204 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3169204\charrsid2694787 Forward a copy of it to Kopapa Reo; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3169204 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3169204 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3169204 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3169204 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3169204 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3169204\charrsid2694787 Publish a copy of it in the Cook Islands Gazette. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 \par 16.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid9127771 Responsibilities of other persons unaffected}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2694787 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Nothing in any of the foregoing provisions of this Act affects any responsibility that any Minister of the Crown or any other person had immediately before the passing of this Act for any matter relating to Maori. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3169204 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 17.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid9127771 Money to be appropriated by Parliament for purposes of this Act}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2694787 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 All remuneration, allowances, expenses, and other expenditure payable or incurred under or in the administration of this Act are payable out of money to be appropriated by Parliament for the purpose. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3169204 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid8412952 18.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid8412952 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid8412952 Protection of members of Kopapa Reo} {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid8412952 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2694787\charrsid8412952 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid8412952 (1) No member of Kopapa Reo is personally liable for any act done or omitted by the member in good faith in the course of the operations of Kopapa Reo. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4542271\charrsid8412952 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid8412952 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid8412952 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid8412952 Any liability that would but for this section lie against a member of Kopapa Reo lies against the Crown. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4595999\charrsid8412952 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid8412952 19.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid8412952 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid8412952 Offence}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid8412952 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2694787\charrsid8412952 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid8412952 Every person commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 exceeding $500 who, being required under }{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid4663384 section 14(5)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 to surrender to Kopapa Reo any certificate, fails without reasonable excuse to do so.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4595999\charrsid2694787 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 20.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid4595999 Orders in Exec utive Council for Schedule 1 purposes}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2694787 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 The Queen}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 s Representative may from time to time make an Order in Executive Council for the purposes of }{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid4663384 clause 4(2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 or }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid4663384 6 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid4663384 of }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid4663384 Schedule 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 .}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4595999\charrsid2694787 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 21.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid4595999 Regulations}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2694787 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (1) The Queen}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663384 \rquote }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 s Representative may from time to time, by Order in Executive Council, make regulations for all or any of the following purposes: }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8412952 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8412952 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Prescribing fees in respect of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4595999 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4595999\charrsid2694787 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8412952 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 The conducting of examinations for certificates of competency; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8412952 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4542271 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8412952 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (ii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Applications for, and the issuing of, certificates of competency; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8412952 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4542271 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8412952 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (iii) Any other service provided by Kopapa Reo in respect of applications for certificates of competency; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4542271 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8412952 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Prescribing the procedures to be followed in respect of applications for certificates of competency; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8412952 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4542271 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8412952 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Restricting or otherwise regulating Kopapa Reo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663384 \rquote }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 s power to make a delegation under section 13; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8412952 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4542271 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8412952 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Providing for such other matters as are contemplated by or necessary for giving full effect to this Act and for its due administration. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4542271 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 No regulation may be made under subsection (1)(a) or (b) except on the advice of the Minister tendered on the recommendation of Kopapa Reo. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4542271 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 22.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid8412952 Consequential amendments to Ministry of Cultural Development Act 1990}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2694787 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 The Ministry of Cultural Development Act 1990 is consequentially amended in the manner indicated in Schedule 2.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8412952 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8412952 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9594004 ------------------------------------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8412952\charrsid2694787 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4595999 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4542271 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 This Act is administered in the Ministry of Cultural Development. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8412952 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2760521 SCHEDULE 1 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8412952 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid8412952 Section 10 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8412952 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2760521 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid8412952 PROVISIONS APPLYING TO KOPAPA REO AND ITS AFFAIRS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8412952 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid8412952 1}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid8412952 }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid8412952 Term of office of members \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8412952 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Every member of Kopapa Reo must be appointed for a term not exceeding 3 years, but may from time to time be reappointed. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8412952 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 A member may resign at any time by notice in writing addressed to the Minister. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8412952 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 The following are deemed to have vacated office as a member: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8412952 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8412952 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 A member who is absent from 3 consecutive meetings of Kopapa Reo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8412952 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 without its leave; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8412952 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8412952 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8412952 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 A member appointed under section }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid4663384 7(2)(a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 or }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid4663384 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 by virtue of holding a position, who, for any reason, ceases to hold the position. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8412952 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 The Minister may at any time remove any member from office for inability to perform the functions of the office, bankruptcy, neglect of duty, or misconduct}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8412952 , proved to the satisfaction of }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 the Minister. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8412952 \par (5) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Every member, unless the member dies, or resigns, vacates, or is removed from office, continues to hold office until the member}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4663384 \rquote }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 s successor comes into office notwithstanding the expiry of the term for which the member was appointed. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8412952 \par (6) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 The functions and powers of Kopapa Reo are not affected by any vacancy in its membership. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8412952 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8412952\charrsid8412952 2 }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid8412952 Chairman and Deputy Chairman \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8412952 \par (1) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 The Minister must from time to time appoint 1 member of Kopapa Reo its Chairman. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8412952 \par (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 At its first meeting in each year, Kopapa Reo must elect another of its members to be its Deputy Chairman. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8412952 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8412952\charrsid16613223 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8412952\charrsid12670830 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid12670830 A member who holds the office of Chairman or Deputy Chairman continues in office until his or her successor is appointed or elected under subclause (1) or (2) of this clause, and is eligible for reappointment or }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2884203\charrsid12670830 re-election}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid12670830 . \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8412952\charrsid12670830 \par (4) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid12670830 A member who holds the office of Chairman may at any time}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8412952\charrsid12670830 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid12670830 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10185682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682\charrsid10185682 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682\charrsid12670830 Be removed from the office of Chairman by the Minister; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10185682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid12670830 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682\charrsid10185682 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682\charrsid12670830 Resign his or her office by giving a notice to that effect to the Minister. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid12670830 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682 (5) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 A member who holds the office of Deputy Chairman may at any time}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10185682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Be removed from the office of Deputy Chairman by Kopapa Reo; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10185682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Resign his or her office by giving a notice to that effect to Kopapa Reo. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (6)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 If a person who holds the office of Chairman ceases to be a member of Kopapa Reo, the Minister must appoint 1 member to fill that vacancy in the office of Chairman as soon as reasonably practicable. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682 \par (7) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 If a person who holds the office of Deputy Chairman ceases to be a member of Kopapa Reo, Kopapa Reo must elect 1 member to fill that vacancy in the office of Deputy Chairman as soon as reasonably practicable. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid10185682 3}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid10185682 }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid10185682 Deputy Chairman may act for Chairman \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 The Deputy Chairman of Kopapa Reo has and may exercise or perform all the functions, duties, and powers of the Chairman of Kopapa Reo if}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10185682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 The Chairman is at any time incapable of acting as Chairman because of illness, absence, or any other reason; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10185682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 There is a vacancy in the office of Chairman. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 The Deputy Chairman must, while acting for the Chairman, be regarded as the Chairman. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682 \par (3) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 No act done by the Deputy Chairman while acting for the Chairman and no act done by Kopapa Reo while the Deputy Chairman is acting for the Chairman, may in any p roceedings be questioned on the ground that the occasion entitling the Deputy Chairman to act had not arisen or had ceased. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid10185682 4}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid10185682 }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid10185682 Meetings of Kopapa Reo \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682\charrsid10185682 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Subject to clause 3 and the succeeding provisions of this clause, the Chairman must}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10185682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Convene such meetings of Kopapa Reo as the Chairman thinks necessary for the efficient performance of the functions of Kopapa Reo; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10185682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Appoint the time and place at which the meetings are to be held; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10185682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Preside at all meetings of Kopapa Reo. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 The Chair man must convene meetings at such frequency as determined from time to time by the Queen}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 s Representative by Order in Executive Council, or, in the absence of such an order, at the frequency of at least 1 meeting in each month. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682 (3) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Any 2 members may at any time call a special meeti}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682 ng of Kopapa Reo by giving each }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 member for the time being in the Cook Islands a written notice stating}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2694787 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10185682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 The time and place of the meeting; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10185682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 The business to be transacted at it. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682 \par (4) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 The members must be given}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4023894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4023894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894\charrsid4023894 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9656300 At least 7 days\rquote }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894\charrsid2694787 notice of the special meeting; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10185682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10185682 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9656300 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894\charrsid4023894 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894\charrsid2694787 If they are satisfied that the business to be transacted is urgent, any shorter period of notice to which all members entitled to be notified agree.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 \par (5) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 No business other than that specified in a notice of special meeting may be transacted at a special meeting. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 \par (6) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 At any meeting of Kopapa Reo, the quorum necessary for the transaction of business is 3 members. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 \par (7) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 All questions arising at any meeting of Kopapa Reo must be decided by a majority of votes of the members present and voting. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 \par (8) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 The presiding member has a deliberative vote and, in the event of an equality of votes, also has a casting vote. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 \par (9) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 The members present must appoint 1 of their number (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 the appointee}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 ) to preside at a meeting if}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4023894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 The Chairman and Deputy Chairman are not present; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4023894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 There is no Chairman and no Deputy Chairman. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 \par (10) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 The appointee must, while presiding at the meeting, be regarded as the Chairman. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 \par (11) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 No act done by the appointee while presiding at the meeting and no act done by Kopapa Reo while the appointee is so presiding, may in any proceedings be questioned on the ground that the occasion requiring the appointment to be made had not arisen or had ceased . \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 \par (12) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Kopapa Reo may meet in private or in public, as it from time to time decides. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 \par (13) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Kopapa Reo must cause such notice as it thinks fit to be given of a public meeting of Kopapa Reo to persons likely to be interested in the subject}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9656300 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 matter of the meeting. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 \par (14) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Subject to the provisions of this Act, Kopapa Reo may regulate its procedure in such manner as it thinks fit. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894\charrsid4023894 5 }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid4023894 Assent to resolution without a meeting \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894\charrsid4023894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 (1) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 A resolution in writing signed, or assented to by letter, telegram, ca ble, telex, or email, by every member of Kopapa Reo is as valid and effectual as if it had been passed at a meeting of Kopapa Reo duly called and constituted. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Subclause (1) of this clause does not apply unless the Chairman has endorsed the resolution to the effect that the signature or assent of members is being obtained in that way due to exceptional circumstances that, in the Chairman}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9656300 \rquote }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 s opinion, require urgent action. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid4023894 6}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid4023894 }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid4023894 Remuneration, allowances, and expenses of members of Kopapa Reo \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Members of Kopapa Reo must be paid such remuneration, allowances, and expenses as determined from time to time by the Queen}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12191382 \rquote }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 s Representative by Order in Executive Council. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 The determination \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4023894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 May be made either generally or in respect of any particular member or members of Kopapa Reo; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4023894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Takes effect on such date (whether the date of the determination or any earlier or later date) as may be specified in the Order in Executive Council. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4023894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 ___________}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894\charrsid2694787 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4023894 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2760521 SCHEDULE 2 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid14962807 Section 22 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2760521 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid4023894 CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS TO MINISTRY OF CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT ACT 1990 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid14962807 Section 2 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 By inserting, in the appropriate alphabetical order, the following definitions: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4023894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 ""}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Financial year}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 has the meaning given to it in section 2 of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management Act 1995}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2694787 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 96; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4023894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Kopapa Reo}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 has the meaning given to it in section 2 of the Te Reo Maori Act 2003.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 By adding the following subsection: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4023894 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (2)}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1469750\charrsid2694787 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 In section 9, the expression }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 this Act}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 includes the Te Reo Maori Act 2003.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4023894 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid14962807 Section 4 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5904432\charrsid2694787 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 By inserting, after subsection (1), the following subsection: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5904432\charrsid2694787 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14962807 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (1A) In addition, the Ministry has the principal objectives specified in section 6(1) of the Te Reo Maori Act 2003.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5904432\charrsid2694787 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 By inserting, after the words }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 shall be}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 in subsection (2), the word }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 . \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5904432\charrsid2694787 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 By inserting, after the expression }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 AudioVisual Recordirig Unit}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 in paragraph (d) of subsection (2), the expression }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 and Tuanga Reo (as established by regulations made under this Act),}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 . \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5904432\charrsid2694787 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 By inserting, after subsection (2), the following subsection: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5904432\charrsid2694787 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14962807 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 (2A) In addition, the Ministry has the principal function specified in section 6(2) of the Te Reo Maori Act 2003.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx9356\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2694787 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5904432\charrsid2694787 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid14962807 Section 28 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14962807\charrsid14962807 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 By inserting in subsection (1), after the words }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 the Ministry}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 , the words }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 and the work of Kopapa Reo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 . \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5904432\charrsid2694787 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10165512\charrsid14962807 Sections 8, 10(1}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid14962807 ), and 11 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14962807 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 By omitting the expression }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Public Service Act 1975}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 , and substituting the expression }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 Public Service Act 1995}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2694787 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10897309\charrsid2694787 96}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2760521 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