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Audit \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8333511 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16337908 PART VIII - SUSPENSION AND DISSOLUTION \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8333511 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956\charrsid4871707 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 49. Suspension \par 50.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 Appointment of Manager}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 51. Period of suspension}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 52. Abolition of councils \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8333511 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16337908 PART IX - COUNCIL STAFF \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8333511 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956\charrsid4871707 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 53. Council clerks, etc.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 54. Employees \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8333511 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16337908 PART X - OFFENCES \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8333511 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956\charrsid8333511 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 55}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 .}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 Failure to comply with rules}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 56. Failure to pay taxes \par 57. Obstruction \par 58. Application of fines \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8333511 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16337908 PART XI - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8333511 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956\charrsid8333511 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 59. Judicial notice}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 60. Public purposes}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7743896 61. Regulations}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid154648 \par }\pard \ql \fi360\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx360\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid154648 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 Schedule \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458000 -------------------------------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7743896 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 An Ordinance to provide for the establishment of Village Councils}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7743896 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (28 February 1967). \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16337908 PART I - PRELIMINARY \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid5909370 1. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid5909370 Short Title and Commencement}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - (1) This Ordinance may be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 cited as the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 N}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 iue Island}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 Vill}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 age Council Ordinance 1967.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956\charrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (2) This Ordinance shall come into force on a date to be fixed for the commencement thereof by the Resident Commissioner by notice in the Gazette.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956\charrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 [The Ordinance came into force on 1 May 1967 by notice dated 1 May 1967 and published in the Niue Island Gazette.] \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid5909370 2. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid5909370 Interpretation }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 "Adviser", in relation to a Council, means an adviser appointed under section 4 of }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11208265 this Ordinance for that Council;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 "Assembly"}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11208265 means the Niue Island Assembly;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 "Audito r", in relation to a Council, means the Council Auditor appointed under section 48 of this Ordin}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11208265 ance for that Council;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 "Community Development Officer", means the Community Development Officer appointed under Part XXXI} {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 of the Niue Act 1966 and holding that of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11208265 fice in the Niue Public Service;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 "Council" means a Village Council established by or under t}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11208265 his Ordinance;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 "Council area", in relation to a Council, means the area in and for w}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11208265 hich the Council is established;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 "Council Officer", in relation to a Council, means any official, other then the Council}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11208265 Clerk, employed by the Council;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 "El}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid154648 ection" means an election of a C}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11208265 ouncillor or Councillors;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 "Executive Committee" means the Executive Committee established by}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11208265 section 9 of the Niue Act 1966;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 "Financial year" means the period of twelve months commencing on the first day of April in a year and ending the thirty-fi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11208265 rst day of March next following;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 "Gazette}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11208265 " means the Niue Island Gazette;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 "Liquidator", in relation to a Council, means the Liquidator of the Council appointed und}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11208265 er section 52 of this Ordinance;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 "Manager", in relation to a Council, means the Manager appointed for the Council und}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11208265 er section 50 of this Ordinance;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 "Resident Commissioner" means th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11208265 e Resident Commissioner of Niue;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 "The constituent notice",}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 in relation to a Council, means the notice or notices published under Part III}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11208265 of this Ordinance;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql 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{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 "Public Service}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11208265 " means the Niue Public Service;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 "The Council Clerk" in relation to a Council, means the Council C}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11208265 lerk appointed for that Council;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 "The regulations" means the regula}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11208265 tions made under this Ordinance;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 "This Ordina}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6382657 nce" i}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 ncludes the Regulations. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid6504232 (2) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (1) of this section, terms defined in the Niue Act 1966 have the meanings so defined. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956\charrsid6504232 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid6504232 PART II - ADMINISTRATION \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956\charrsid6504232 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid6504232 3. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid6504232 Administration of Ordina}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956\charrsid6504232 nce}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956\charrsid6504232 - (1) The Community Develop}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid6504232 ment }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13068136\charrsid6504232 Off}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid6504232 icer sha}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13068136\charrsid6504232 ll}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid6504232 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13068136\charrsid6504232 b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid6504232 e charged w}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956\charrsid6504232 i}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid6504232 th the administration of this Ordinance. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956\charrsid6504232 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3802724 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid6504232 (2) The Community Development Officer may, by writing under his hand, delegate to any other officer of the Public Service all or any of his powers or functions under this}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956\charrsid6504232 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid6504232 Ordinance, (except}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956\charrsid6504232 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid6504232 this power of delegation). \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3802724 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (3) The Community Development }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6504232 O}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 fficer or any officer to whom any power or functions have been delegated under sub-section (2) of this section shall not be eligible to hold any}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 other office under this Ordinance in relation to a Council. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid5909370 4. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid5909370 Advisers}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - ( 1) The Community Development Officer, with the concurrence of the Resident Commissioner, may by notice published in the Gazette appoint an officer of the Public Service to act as Adviser to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9115333 a Council and define the parti}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 cular duties and responsibilities of each adviser. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3802724 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (2) An Adviser shall advise and assist the Council in accordance with the duties and responsibilities prescribed by the Community Development Officer. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3802724 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (3) An Adviser is entitled to attend meetings of the Council and to take part in debate, but is not entitled to vote and shall not be counted towards a quorum. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid5909370 5. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9115333\charrsid5909370 Powers of Inspe}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid5909370 ction}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - The Community Development Officer, or any o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10030547 fficer authorised}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 by him may at any time - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5708517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (a) inspect the books, accounts or records kept or held by the Council; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5708517 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (b) enter upon and inspect any land, building, premises, or machinery or thing owned or controlled by the Council or in which the Council has an interest. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid5909370 6. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid5909370 Appeals}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - (1) A person (including a Council) aggrieved by a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7801035 d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 ec}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7801035 ision}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7801035 of the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 Secretary unde r section 18 of this Ordinance may appeal to a Judge of the High Court, whose decision shall be final. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \ql \li90\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin90\itap0\pararsid3802724 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (2) A person (including a Council) aggrieved by a decision of the Community Development Officer under this Ordinance (other than under section 18 of this Ordinance) may appeal to the Resident Commissioner whose decision shall be final. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid5909370 7}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956\charrsid5909370 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid5909370 }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7801035\charrsid5909370 Annual Rep}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid5909370 orts}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - (1) The Community Development Officer shall present to the Resident Commissioner on or before the thirtieth day of April in every year, for presentatio n to the Assembly, a report reviewing the operation of this Ordinance and of the Village Council system, and drawing attention to any measures which are, in his opinion, desirable for achieving the purposes of this Ordinance and for improving the operatio n of that system. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3802724 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (2) Each Council shall, on or before the tenth day of April in every year, present to the Community Development Officer, for presentation to the Resident Commissioner, a report reviewing the operations of the Council during the twelve mon ths ending on the thirty-first day of March then last past. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6186271 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956\charrsid14623423 PART III - ESTABLISHMENT}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid14623423 ETC. OF COUNCILS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956\charrsid14623423 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid14623423 8. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid14623423 Establishment and Constitution of Villa}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956\charrsid14623423 ge}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid14623423 Councils}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid14623423 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956\charrsid14623423 The Resident Commissioner, acti}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13721912\charrsid14623423 ng with the advice and}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid14623423 consent of the Executive Committee, may }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12088562\charrsid14623423 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid14623423 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956\charrsid14623423 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3802724 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid14623423 (1) By notice publicised in the Gazette, establish a Council in and for the village described in the notice, and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3802724 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (2) Either in the notice establishing a Council or by a subsequent notice, make provision for the manner in which the Council is to be constituted, for the boundaries of the Council area and for the manner of election to the Council. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16136195 9. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13721912\charrsid16136195 Councils to be Bodies Corp}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16136195 orate} {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16136195 - A Council is a body corporate by the name under }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956\charrsid16136195 which i}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13721912\charrsid16136195 t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956\charrsid16136195 is established with per}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16136195 petual }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956\charrsid16136195 succession and a common seal, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16136195 and, subject to the provisions of this Ordinance, has power to acquire, hold, dispose of, mortgage or ple}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13721912\charrsid16136195 dge property, to enter into con}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16136195 tracts, to borrow money, to invest funds, to institute and defend actions, suits and other legal proceedings, and to do all other things necessary for the purposes of its functions and duties. \par }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7436956\charrsid16136195 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16136195 10. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16136195 Power to va}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4599766\charrsid16136195 ry}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16136195 the Constitution of Councils}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16136195 - After con}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4599766\charrsid16136195 sultation with the Council concerned, the Resident Commissioner, acting w}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16136195 ith}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4599766\charrsid16136195 the concurrence}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16136195 of the Executive Committee, may, by notice published in the Gazette }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12088562\charrsid16136195 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16136195 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid16136195 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4599766 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16136195 (a) Vary the boundaries of a Council area in accordance with any change made in the boundaries of a constituency under the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid16136195 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16136195 Niue Island Assembly Ordinance 1966;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid16136195 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid16136195 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4599766 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid16136195 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16136195 b) Change the name of a Council; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid16136195 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4599766 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid16136195 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16136195 c) Vary the Constitution of a Council. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid6639861 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4599766 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16337908 PART IV - ENROLMENT, ELECTIONS, ETC. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid4213918 11. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid4213918 Qualifications of Electo}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid4213918 rs}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 - The qualifications and dis}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 quali}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14681590 fications of elector}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13242422 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14681590 under this}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 Ordinance shall be as provided under section 12 of the Niue Island Assembly Ordinance 1966. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid4213918 12. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid4213918 Electoral Rolls}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - (1) The electoral rolls to be used for elections to village councils under this Ordinance shall be the same rolls as those required by section 13 of the Niue Island Assembly Ordinance 1966.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3802724 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (2) The provisions as to the compulsory registration of electors under section 14 of the Niue Island Assembly Ordinance 1966 shall apply in like manner to the elections}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 for members of village councils under this Ordinance.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid4213918 13. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid4213918 General Provisions}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - All other provisions as to electors }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14681590 and electoral rolls shall be as provided in Part III}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 of the Niue Island Assembly Ordinance 1966. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid4213918 14. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid4213918 Qualifications for Membership}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - (1) Subject to the next succeeding }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid996425 subsection}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13242422 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid996425 a person who is entitled to be enrolled under section 11 of this Ordinance and is enrolled as an elector for his constituency, is qualified to nominate a candidate for the Council in that Constituency and to be a Councillor.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14681590 \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6622244 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (2) A person is not qualified to nominate a candidate for a Council or to be a Councillor if - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid996425 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (a) he }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid996425 is an officer or employee of a Council \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid996425 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 b) he is an undischarged bankrupt. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid4213918 14. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid4213918 Elections}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - (1) All Village Councillors shall be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 elected }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4411469 by secret ballot, except as is provided in section 19 of this Ordinance. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3802724 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (2) Elections for individual Councils shall be held on such dates as are specified from time to time by the Resident Commissioner by notice in the Gazette. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3802724 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (3) Subject to this Ordin ance, the method of and the procedure to be followed at an election shall be to all i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9377272 ntents and purposes the same as}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3948375 is prescribed in the }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9377272 Niue Island Assembly Ordinance and in the conduct and supervision of any election under this section the Chief Electoral Officer shall have due regard to the relevant provisions of the said Ordinance.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3948375 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3802724 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (4) In this section, the "Chief Electoral Officer" means the Chief Electoral Officer appointed under section 3 of the Niue Island Assembly Ordinance 1966. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid4213918 16. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid4213918 Tenure of Office}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - Subje}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11938734 ct to this Ordinance and to any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 thing to the contrary in the constituent notice, the tenure of office of Councillors shall be three calendar years from and including the day on }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 which the first election is com}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 pleted and, thereafter, three calendar years from and including the day on which the previous election was completed.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid4213918 17. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid4213918 Vacation of }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid4213918 Office}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11344422 - (1) A Councillor who -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11938734 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 a}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 resigns}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 a}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 seat by notice in writing to th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4079549 e Community Development Officer;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11938734 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11938734 is absent, without leave of the Council for three consecutive meetings of the Council, shall be deemed to have vacated his seat. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11938734 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11938734 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3802724 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (2) The resignation of a Councillor takes effect on the date on which the notice }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11938734 is received by the Community Development Officer. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11938734 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11938734 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid4213918 18. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16258830\charrsid4213918 Removal of Councillors}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid4213918 from Office}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - (1) Notwithstanding}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 a}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 nyth}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16258830 ng contained in this Ordinance, the Community }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16261794 Development Officer shall, after due inquiry and after consultation, in such manner as he thinks proper, with the Council, report the cir cumstances to the Secretary, where he is satisfied that the Councillor has abused his powers or is incapable of exercising them justly or is, for any other reason, not a fit and proper person to continue to be a Councillor.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16258830 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3802724 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (2) The Secretary may suspend o r remove from office any Councillor so reported and suspension or removal from office shall take effect upon being notified to the Council. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3802724 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (3) The Secretary shall not remove a Councillor from office under this section unless the Councillor has been given reasonable opportunity of answering the allegations made against him. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid4213918 19. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid4213918 Casual vacancies}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - (1) Where a casual vacancy occurs, whether by reason o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12981508 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 death, resignation or otherwise, in an office of Councillor - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12981508 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (a) if the vacancy occurs more than six mo nths before the date upon which the tenure of office of the former Councillors expires under section 16 of this Ordinance - the vacancy shall be filled in accordance with section 15 of this Ordinance; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12981508 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (b) in an other case - the Community Development Officer may appoint a person who is qualified to be a Councillor to hold the vacant office. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3802724 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (2) A Councillor elected or appointed in accordance with this section shall hold office for the balance of the tenure of office of the former Councillor. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12981508 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16337908 PART V - MEETINGS ETC. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid9905776 20. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid9905776 Chairmen}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500850\charrsid9905776 ,}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid9905776 D}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500850\charrsid9905776 eputy Chairmen, etc}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500850 . - (1) There shall be a Chairman and a Deputy Chairman of each Council who shall be elected from time to time, as determined by the Council, by vote of the Councillors from amongst their own number and may, in like manner, be removed from office. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx630\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3802724 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (2) The person for the time being holding office as a member of the Assembly representing the constituency in which a Council has been established shall, in the event that he is not returned as a member in the Council election, be ex-officio a member of that Cou ncil. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid9905776 21. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid9905776 Standing Orders}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - (1) Subject to this Ordinance, a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11931368 Council shall adopt Standing O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6430435 rders which have the prior approval of the Secretary covering: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6430435 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (a) the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6430435 calling, regulation and conduc}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3367923 t of the meeting of the Council;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6430435 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6430435 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6430435 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (b) the custody of the common seal of the Council; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6430435 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (c) such other matters as are necessary or convenient for the purposes of this Ordinance. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid9905776 22. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid9905776 Meetings of Councils}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - (1) A Coun}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 cil shall meet not less frequentl}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 y}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2426037 than once every month for the transaction of general business, at such time and place as is determined by the Council or, in the case of the first meeting of a Council after a Council election}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid816253 , by the Community Development O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2426037 ffice. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li-90\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin-90\itap0\pararsid3802724 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2426037 (2) At any time after the first meeting following a general election the Council Clerk sha ll call a special meeting if so requested by the Chairman or upon the request of any two other members. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li-90\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin-90\itap0\pararsid6622244 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2426037 (3) Subject to the next succeeding subsection, a meeting of a Council shall be open t o the public, unless the Council for any special reason otherwise resolves at the meeting.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6622244 \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 (4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 ) The Chairman of a meeting of a Council may }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8144358 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2426037 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 (a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 ) exclude or require to withdraw from the meeting a person who, in his opinion, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2426037 is behaving in a disorderly manner; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2426037 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2426037 call upon any officer of Police or a Council officer to eject any such person refusing to withdraw from the meeting or any other person refusing to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15282945 withdraw in accordance with a resolution under the last preceding subsection.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2426037 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid1069126 23. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15282945\charrsid1069126 Chairman of Meeting}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8144358\charrsid1069126 s}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15282945\charrsid1069126 of Councils}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid1069126 - (1) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15282945\charrsid1069126 Subject to the next succeeding subsection, the Chairman, or in his absence the Deputy Chairman, shall preside at all meetings of a Council. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid1069126 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3802724 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid1069126 (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11671736\charrsid1069126 In the absence of the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman, the Councillors present at a meeting of a Council shall elect one of their number to preside for the purpose of that meeting. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11671736 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11671736\charrsid1069126 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid1069126 24.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11671736\charrsid1069126 }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11671736\charrsid1069126 Quorum and Voting at Meetings}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11671736\charrsid1069126 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid1069126 - (1) }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11671736\charrsid1069126 One half of the total membership of the Council, or three members, whichever is the greater number, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at a meeting of a Council. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3802724 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11671736 Subject to the next succeeding subsection, all acts of a Council and all questions and matters coming before a Council for decision shall be done and decided by a majority of the Councillors present at the meeting and entitled to vote thereon}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1069126 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11671736 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3802724 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (3) The person presiding at a meeting of the Council shall have a deliberativ e and, in the event of an equality of votes, a casting vote. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11671736\charrsid9905776 25}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid9905776 . }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid9905776 Minutes}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11671736 \endash Minutes or the proceedings of all meetings of a Council, including the names of all Councillors present at any such meetings, shall be drawn up and entered in a book to be kept for the purpose, and shall be signed at the next ensuing meeting of the Council by the person presiding at that meeting. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid9905776 26. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid9905776 Councillors not to vote on certain matters}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - (1) A Councillor who }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6182822 is a party to, or has a direct or indirect interest in, a contract made by or on behalf of the Council under which goods or services are to be supplied to the Council shall not take part in discussion on a matter, or vote on a question, in the Council where the matter or question relates directly or indirectly to the sub ject}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1069126 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6182822 matter of that contract. \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3802724 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6182822 All questions concerning the application of subsection (1) of this section shall be decided by the Council and a contravention of that subsection does not affect the validity of anything done by the Council. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6182822 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid16337908 PART VI \endash POWERS,}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16337908 DUTIES, ETC. O}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid16337908 F}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16337908 COUNCILS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid9905776 27. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid9905776 General functions of Councils }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - (1) }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6182822 In addition to any other powers, functions and duties conferred or imposed on it by this Ordinance and subject to any other law in force in Niue, a Council may perform the functions specified in the schedule to this Ordinance. \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3802724 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6182822 The Resident Commissioner, acting with the concurrence of the Executive Committee, may direct a Council to perform a function specified}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7235711 in the Schedule to this Ordinance, and it is the duty of the Council to comply with any such direction.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6182822 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7235711 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6182822 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3802724 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (3) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7235711 Subject to this Ordinance and to any other law in force in Niue, a Council may, for the purposes of the exercise and performance of its powers, functions and duties - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7235711 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (a) organise, finance, engage in or assist any business or enterprise; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7235711 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7235711 take such action as it deems desirable for the improvement of standards of housing and of agricultural, pastoral, forestry, horticultural or other methods and the economic or social betterment of the Council area or of persons therein, including- \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7235711 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 i}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 ) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7235711 the acquisition, by purchase, lease, or otherwise, (but not including compulsory acquisition) of land and buildings; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2038350 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7235711 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7235711 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 ii}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 ) the development or improvement of land; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7235711 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 iii}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 ) the construction of buildings;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7235711 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (iv}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 )}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 cooperation with the Government or other recognised authority or body in the provision of credit facilities; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7235711 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (v) the acquisition or disposal of land or buildings; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7235711 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (c) carry out any works for the benefit o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7235711 f the Council area or of persons}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 therein; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7235711 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (d) provide, or cooperate with the Government or other body in providing, any public or social service; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7235711 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (e) do all such others matters and things as seem to it necessary or desirable for carrying out and performing its other powers, functions, duties and responsibilities, and any other matters and things ancillary or incidental thereto. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3802724 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (4) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14642351 The exercise by a Council of a power conferred by subsection (4) of this section shall not be deemed to be invalid or unlawful merely because}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16580666 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14642351 - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14642351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14642351 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14642351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14642351 it takes place outside the Council area or is related to matters outside the Council area; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14642351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14642351 it is for the benefit of some only of the persons in the Council area or is for the benefit of any such per}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6913973 sons jointly with other persons,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14642351 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14642351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14642351 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14642351 if the consent of the Community Development Officer is obtained.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid14156384 28. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14642351\charrsid14156384 Agency functions for Government}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - Subject to the approv}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14642351 al of the Reside}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13988164 nt Commissioner, a Council may -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14642351 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14642351 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (a) a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6707549 ct as an agent of the Government, another Council or any other public body or authority for the collection or payment of moneys on such terms and conditions as to the payment of commission or otherwise as are agreed upon; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15290181 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15290181 perform and do such other acts, matters and things on behalf of the Government, another Council or any other public body or authority as are agreed upon, on such terms and conditions as are agreed upon. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15290181 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15290181 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15290181 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16337908 Bylaws \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid14156384 29. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15290181\charrsid14156384 General power to make bylaws}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13988164 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15290181 Subject to this Ordinance a Council may make bylaws, not inconsistent with this Ordinance, Act, Regulations, or any other law for the time being in force in Niue, for the purpose of the exercise and performance of its powers, functions and duties. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid14156384 30. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid14156384 Notice of bylaw}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - (1) }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15290181 A Council shall not, except with the consent of the Resident Commissioner, make a bylaw unless reasonable notice of the intention to make the bylaw has first been given to the Community Development Officer. \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3802724 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15290181 Notice under the last preceding sub}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6838505 section shall be given in such}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15290181 manner as the Community Development Officer directs. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15290181 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3802724 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (3) Failure to comply with the provisions of this section does not invalidate a bylaw. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid14156384 31.}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid14156384 Assent to and commencement of b}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14156384 y}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid14156384 laws etc}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid15290181 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - (1) }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15290181 No bylaw made by a Council under section 29 of this Ordinance shall become law until it has been assented to by the Resident Commissioner, who, in relation to any such bylaw presented to him for his assent, shall have the same powers as are conferred on him by section 41 o f the Niue Act 1966 in relation to Bills passed by the Assembly. \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx0\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3802724 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1399242 The provision of sections 41 to 46 of the Niue Act 1966, as far as they are applicable and with the necessary modifications, shall apply as if references in those sections to a Bill or to an Ordinance were references to a bylaw, and as if references in those sections to the Assembly were references to a Council. \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3802724 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (3) Any bylaw made by a Council and assented to by t}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1399242 he Resident Commissioner shall - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1399242 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 be published in the Gazette}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6913973 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1399242 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 b}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 be laid before the Assembly within 28 days after the making thereof if the Assembly }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1399242 is then in session, or if not, within 28 days after the date of the commencement of the next ensuing session}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6913973 ;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1399242 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1399242 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1399242 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (c) be forwarded immediately to the Community Development Office r for deposit in the official records. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid14156384 32. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid14156384 Model }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1399242\charrsid14156384 bylaws}{ \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1399242 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13988164 -}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1399242 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1054329 Subject to this}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1399242 Ordinance, the Community Development Officer may publish in the Gazette model bylaws, which may be adopted with or without modification by a Council. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2038350 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1399242\charrsid1399242 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1399242 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid16337908 Taxation,}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16337908 etc. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid14156384 33.}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid14156384 Power to levy }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5198201 t}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid14156384 axes}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - (1) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1399242 Subject to the succeeding provisions of this section, a Council may, with the approval of the Resident Commissioner, make bylaws imposing personal taxes, whether at flat rates or on graduated scales (other than a tax based on inc ome) on persons or classes or persons resident within the Council area. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3802724 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1645704 The Resident Commissioner, acting with the concurrence of the Executive Committee may, in relation to a Council, fix a maximum or maxima for any tax or taxes imposed under subsect ion (1) of this section, subject to such conditions as the Resident Commissioner thinks proper.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1399242 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3802724 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2038350 (3) Notwithstanding anything in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid2038350 this Ordinance or in an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2038350 y}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid2038350 other la}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2038350 w in force in Niue}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid2038350 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2038350 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid2038350 bylaw made under subsection (1)}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2038350 of this section may provide for a reduction in the amount of any tax payable if it is paid within a period limited by the bylaw, being a period shorter than that otherwise provided for paying that tax. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid3802724 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (4) For the purposes of this section a person shall be deemed to be a resident of a Council area if he}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3430756 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 has his usual place of abode within that area, notwithstanding his}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 occasional absence therefrom or his occasional absence on leave from his occupation or employment.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 34. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid3430756 Review of taxes}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - (1) There shall be a Tax }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3430756 Review Committee for each C}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 ouncil, which shall consist of the Community Development Officer together with two members of the Council, who shall be elected from among their number: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 Provided that the elected numbers shall not be persons engaged in the collection of taxes. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid11106101 (2) On application from a taxpayer within three months of the tax becoming payable a Tax Review Committee may grant an exemption from taxes on the grounds of hardship or lack of}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid11106101 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid11106101 sufficient means, or may on any g round reduce the amount of tax payable by a person to such amount as to it seems proper.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (3) A person aggrieved by a decision of a Tax Review Committee under the last preceding subsection may appeal to a Judge or Commissioner of the High Court, who may confirm,}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 annul or vary the decision appealed against, and whose decision shall be final. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (4) In any investigation and determination under this section by a Tax Review Committee, or in the hearing of an appeal under the last preceding subsection, as the case may}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 be, it shall not be necessa}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 ry to observe strict legal proc}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 edure or to apply technical rules of evidence, but such relevant evidence as is available, including hearsay evidence, shall be admitted and considered.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 35. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid11106101 Fees for services etc}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 .}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13988164 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - A Council may, with the approval of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5375008 C}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 ommun}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 ty}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5977988 De}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 ve}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 l}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 opment Officer, by bylaw or otherwise, impose or charge fees for services supplied or rendered, or to be supplied or rendered, by or on behalf of the Council.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 36. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13133421 Exem}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13988164 p}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid5977988 tion}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13133421 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - A Council may, by byl aw, exempt in whole or in par}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13133421 t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 , }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13133421 f}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 rom}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13133421 the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 payment of any tax or fee imposed under this Part of this Ordinance}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13133421 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13133421 any person the income of whom is}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 exempt from tax under the Niue Island Income Tax Ordinance 1961 or the Niue Island Aid to Revenue Tax Ordinance 1965. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 37. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid13133421 Recover}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13133421\charrsid13133421 y}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid13133421 of taxes}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6703529 - Taxes or fees due to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 a Council under this Part o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6703529 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 this Or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6703529 din}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 ance may be recovered by the Council as a debt}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5527334 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6703529 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16337908 PART VII - FINANCE \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 38. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid6703529 Deposit }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6703529\charrsid6703529 Accounts}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11995441 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (1) The Niue Island Treasury shall open an}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11995441 d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 maintain }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11995441 d}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 epo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11995441 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 it accounts in the name of each Council established under this Ordinance, and Councils shall pay into these accounts: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11995441 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (a) all moneys received from the Government for the purposes of this Ordinance; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11995441 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11995441 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (b) all moneys appropriated by Ordinance for}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 the purpose of carrying out or giving effect to this Ordinance; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11995441 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11995441 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (c) taxes and fees, imposed or charged by the Council; and}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11995441 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11995441 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (d) all other moneys received by the Council in or for the performance or exercise of its functions, duties, or powers. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (2) A Council shall, out of the moneys standing to the credit of the account referr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284834 ed to in the last 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{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (b) the costs, charges and expenses incurred by the Council in the performance of its functions under this Ordinance; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284834 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284834 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (c) the allowanc}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284834 es, if any, of the Councillors; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284834 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284834 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284834 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (d) the remuneration of the Council Clerk and Officers an}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284834 d employees of the Council; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284834 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284834 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284834 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (e) a ny other payment which the Council is authorised or required to make by or under this Ordinance or any other law in force}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 in}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 Niue. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284834 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid10178047 39. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid10178047 Discretionary }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10178047\charrsid10178047 g}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid10178047 rants from public revenue }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid10178047 - In addition to any o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10178047 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid10178047 er moneys }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10178047 which}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid10178047 may }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10178047 b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid10178047 e pa}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10178047 id}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid10178047 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10178047 or ad}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid10178047 vanced to or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10178047 o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid10178047 n behalf of a Council, the Resident Commissioner, acting with the concurrence of the Executive Committee, may from time to time grant to a Council, upon such terms as he thinks fit, any moneys appropriated by Ordinance for the purpose. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid10178047 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid6913973 30.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6913973 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13726795\charrsid13726795 [sic]}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid13726795 Councils ma}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13726795\charrsid13726795 y}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid13726795 accept offers b}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13726795\charrsid13726795 y}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid13726795 Resi}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13726795\charrsid13726795 dent Commissioner to advance moneys}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7145621 \endash }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7145621 A }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13726795 Council may accept an of}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13726795 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 r }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13726795 b}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 y the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13726795 Resident Commi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 ssioner to advance moneys for the purposes of the Council on such terms as are agreed upon between the Council and the Resident Commissioner. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid13726795 41}{\fs24\cf6\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid13726795 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid13726795 R}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13726795\charrsid13726795 epaymen}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid13726795 t of advances}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 - A Council s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 hall repay, in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 ac}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 cor}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13247997 nce}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 wit}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 h}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 e terms under which the advance is made, such portion of an advance as }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 is repayable under these terms. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 42. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid13247997 Borrowing }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - (1) A Council may, with the approval of the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 Community}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 De}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 velopment Off icer, borrow by means of overdraft or otherwise for the purposes of the Council any sum not exceeding one half of the recurrent revenues of the Council during the previous financial year as certified by the Auditor.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (2) For the purposes of the first financial year of the operation of a Council, the limit fixed by the last preceding subsection shall}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11932325 be deemed to be such limit as is}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 fixed by the Community Development Officer. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid6110024 43. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid6110024 Estimates }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid6110024 - (1) A Council shall}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6110024 , not later than the first day March}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid6110024 each year, submit to the Community Development Officer estimates of its receipts and expenditure during the financial year next following, and may from time to time submit supplementary or revised estimates.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (2) Where the Community Development Officer is satisfied that the proposals contained in any estimates, supplementary estimates or revised estimates are likely to be capable of}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 being met from the finances available or likely to become available for the purpose, he shall cer tify the estimates accordingly to the Council.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (3) Where the Community Development Officer is not satisfied as to the matters referred to in the last preceding subsection, he may, by noti}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 ce to the Council, refuse certi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 fication, in whole or in part, and shall immediately advise the Council of his reasons therefor.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (4) Where the Community Development Officer has withheld certification, in whole or in part, of any estimates, the Council shall not incur expenditure, collect revenue or commence or carry on any work or project in respect of the whole or the part of the estimates of which certification has been withheld, without the consent of the Community Deve}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 lop}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 ment Officer.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid14290511 44. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid14290511 Reserve Funds}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid14290511 - (1) Subject to this section, a Council shall, unless otherwise authorised by the Community Development Officer, set aside during each financial year not less than one tenth of its recurrent revenue for that year as a reserve}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 . \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (2) A Council shall build up and maintain at all times a Reserve Fund equal to fifty per centum of its average annual revenue over the five financial years immediately preceding.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (3) When a Reserve Fund is built up in accordance with the last preceding subsection, the provisions of subsection (1) of this section apply only to the extent necessary to maintain that Reserve Fund at the level prescribed by the last preceding subsection. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 45. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid12132121 Power to 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deposit in a bank; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5848243 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5848243 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 c) in any bond share or stock issu}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3477022 e made by the Niue Development B}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 oard in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 terms of section 11 of the Niue }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 Island Development Ordinance}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 1966; or}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5848243 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5848243 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (d) in any other manner approved by the Resident Commissioner. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 46. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid3477022 Accounts}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - (1) A Council shall keep proper accounts and records }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2696862 i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 n accordance with such instructions as are issued by Community Development Officer under subsection (2) of this section and shall do all things necessary to ensure that all payments out of its funds are correctly made and properly authorised and that adequate control is maintained over the assets of the Counc}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 il and the incurring of liabili}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 ties by the Council.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid4267823 (2) The Community Devel}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid4267823 opment Officer may with the con}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid4267823 currence of the Treasurer of Niue issue written instructions (to be called Financial Memoranda), not inconsistent with}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid4267823 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid4267823 this Ordinance and conforming with the principal provisions of the Public Revenues Ordinance 1959 a nd Instructions issued thereunder for the better control and management of the finance of Councils.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (3) Financial Memoranda shall be observed and obeyed by Councils, Council Clerks and other Council officers. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 47. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid3291852 Writin}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894\charrsid3291852 g}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid3291852 off irrecoverable amounts}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - A Council may, in such manner an}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4267823 d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4267823 ject to such conditions}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16406894 as may be pre}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 scribed by instructions issued under section 46, write off }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4267823 \endash \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4267823 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4267823 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 losses }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4267823 or deficiencies from its funds; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4267823 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4267823 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4267823 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4267823 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4267823\charrsid2701719 irrecoverable amounts of revenue;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4267823 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4267823 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4267823 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4267823 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4267823 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4267823\charrsid2701719 irrecoverable debts or overpayments; and} {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4267823 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4267823 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4267823 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4267823 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4267823 (d) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4267823\charrsid2701719 the value of lost, deficient, condemned, unserviceable or obsolete stores. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3543580 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 48. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid5982289 Audit}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - (1) A Council shall appoint a suitable person, approved }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2303614 b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 y the Community Development Officer, to be the Council Auditor. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (2) One person may be appointed to be the Council Auditor for more than one Council. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15206704 (3) An Auditor sha}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 ll, from time to time, or as required by the instruction issued under section 46, inspect and audit accounts and records of financial transactions of the Council and shall forthwith draw the attention of the Council and the Community Development Officer to any irregularity revealed by the inspection and audit which, in the opinion of the Auditor, is of sufficient importance to justify his so doing.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (4) T he Auditor shall, at least once in each year, report to the Council and the Community Development Officer the results of the inspection and audit carried out under the last preceding subsection. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (5) The Council, a Councillor, Council Clerk, Council Office r or employee of the Council, shall, at all times, give an Auditor every possible assistance, including full and free access to all accounts, records, documents and papers, to enable him to carry out the inspection and audit. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (6) Every Council, Councillor, Council Clerk, Council Officer or employee who ref}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 uses to comply with any require}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 ment of an Auditor under the last preceding subsection, or who wilfully obstructs, hinders or resists an Auditor in the exercise of his powers and duties, commits an offence against this Ordinance and shall be liable on conviction to a fi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15206704 ne not exceeding fifty pounds (\'a3}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 50).}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid5717367 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10186175 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid5717367 PART VIII - SUSPENSION AND DISSOLUTION \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid5717367 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid5717367 49}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6641277 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid5717367 }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid5717367 Suspension}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid5717367 - (1) Where the business of a Coun}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9666088\charrsid5717367 cil is being so negli}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid5717367 gently, inefficiently or badly conducted as not to be for the welfare of the Council area and of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9666088\charrsid5717367 persons therein or a Council is}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid5717367 not properly carrying out the duties imposed on it by or under this Ordinance or any other law in force in Niue}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid5717367 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid5717367 the Secretary may after receiving a report and recommendation accord}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid5717367 ingly from the Community Develop}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid5717367 ment Officer, by order in writing to the Chairman of the Council, suspend all or any of the powers and functions of that Council. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (2) A suspension under this section shall immediately be reported by the Secretary to the Resident Commissioner and, unless previously confirmed}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 , varied or revoked by the Resi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 dent Commissioner acting with the concurrence of the Executive Committee, shall lapse one month after the date of the suspension.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (3) A suspe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 n}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 sion under this sect ion operates to deprive the Council of the suspended powers or functions during the period of suspension, but does }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 not}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 affect any right, privilege, obligation or liability acquired, accrued or incurred under or in respect of the suspended power or function.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 50.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid4213779 A}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid4213779 ppo}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid4213779 intment of Manager}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - (1) Where powers or functions of a Counci}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 l}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 are suspended under section 49 of this Ordinance, the Secretary, on the}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 recommendation of the Community Development Officer, may appoint a person to be Manager for the Council.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (2) Subject to any directions given by the Resident}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 Commissioner, a Manager has and may exercise on behalf of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid152060 Council such of the suspended powers and functions as are specified by the Community Development Officer in writing to the Manager.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid1014381 (3) Notwi thstanding the provisions of subsection (2) of this section, but subject to any directions given by the Resident Commissioner, the Community Development Officer may exercise on behalf of the Council during a suspension under section 49 of this Ordinance, all or any of the suspended powers or functions.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 51}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid8798418 Period of }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8065736 Suspension}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - Subject to subsection}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1014381 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 section}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1014381 49 of this Ordinance}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 , a suspension operates}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1014381 fo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 r such period as is fixed by the Resident Commissioner, acting with the concurrence of the Executive Committee for the purpose, or u}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1014381 ntil the Council is abolished un}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 der the next succeeding section.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 52.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid5074906 Abolition of Councils}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - (1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5780301 ) During a period of sus}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 pension under section 49 o}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5780301 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 this Ordinance, the Community Development Officer may, with the concurrence of the Secretary, recommend to the Resident Commissioner that a Council be abolished. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (2) Upon receipt of a recommendation under the last preceding subsection, or of his own moti on, the Resident Commissioner acting with the concurrence of the Executive Committee may by notice published in the Gazette, abolish a Council. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (3) In a notic}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 under the last preceding subsection or by a subsequent notice, the Resident Commissioner shall appoint a person to be the Liquidator of the Council. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (4) A Liquidator shall proceed to wind up the affairs of the Council in accordance with such directions as are given by the Community Development Officer, and shall dispose}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 of its assets in such manner as the Resident Commissioner determines.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid7281532 (5) Upon the conclusion of the winding up and disposal of the affairs and assets }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7281532 of a Council under the last pre}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid7281532 ceding subsection, the Liquidator shall make a report thereon to the Resident Commissioner.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (6) Subject to this Ordinance, upon the publication of a notice under subsection (2) of this section or on such later date as is specified in the notice, the powers and}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 functions of the Council cease and determine.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid2823474 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2823474 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16337908 PART IX - COUNCIL STAFF \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 53.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid14574394 Council Clerks}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14574394 ,}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid14574394 etc}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14574394 . - (1) Fo}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 r each Council there may}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14574394 be appoint}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14574394 d from t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 ime to time under Part }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14574394 XXXI}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 of the Niue Act 1966 a Council Clerk and such other Council Officers a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14574394 s} {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 may be necessary for the efficient performance of the functions and duties of the Council.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (2) Any person so ap}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 pointed may hold office in addi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 tion to or in conjunction with any office in the Niue Public Service.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 54.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid14574394 Employees}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - In addition to officers appointed in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid553973 accordance with}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 section 53 of this Ordinance, a Council may employ person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid553973 s}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 to render temporary or casual service to the Council on such terms and conditions as are determined by the Council with the approval of the Community Development Officer.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16337908 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid16337908 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2823474 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16337908 PART X - OFFENCES \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 55.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid553973 Failure to comply with Rules}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - Any person who, without}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 reasonable excuse }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid553973 (the proof of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid553973 which }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 excuse shell be on him), contravenes or fails to comply with a bylaw made u}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16482183 nder this Ordinance and which is}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 applicable to him, commits an offence against this Ordinance and shall be liable on conviction to a fin}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16482183 e not exceeding twenty pounds (\'a3}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 20).}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 56.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid10817251 Failure to }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10817251\charrsid10817251 pay taxes}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10817251 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4474674 (1) }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 Any per}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4474674 son liable to pay taxes under this Ordinance}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 who, without reasonable cause, refuses or fails, after demand, whether oral or in writing, to pay the taxes at or within the time prescribed in the bylaw imposing the tax, commits an offence against this Ordinance and shall be liable on conviction to a } {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4474674 fine not exceeding ten pounds (\'a3}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 10) or to imprisonment for one month. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10646622 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 2}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 In a pros}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16337908 ecution under this section -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2823474 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2823474 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2823474 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2823474 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 proof that a person has resided in the Council area or was enrolled as an elector for the Council at any time during the period to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10112510 which the taxes relate i}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 s evidence that he resided in the Council area for any period necessary for him to incur liability to pay the taxes; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2823474 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (b) the burden of proof - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2823474 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (i) of reasonable cause within the meaning of subsection (1) of this section; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2823474 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2823474 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 ii}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 ) that the defendant has been exempted from the taxes, or that the amount of taxes payable by}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 him has been reduced, under se}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 ction 34 of this Ordinance; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2823474 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2823474 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (iii) of payment of the amount of the tax for which the defendant is liable, lies on the defendant.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (3) A conviction for an offence against subsection (1) of this section does not relieve the offender of the liability to pay the taxes. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 57.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid10112510 Obstruction etc}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid13988164 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - (1) Any person who - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2823474 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid10112510 (a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid10112510 )}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid10112510 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10112510 obstructs}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid10112510 or interferes with the lawful exercise by a Council or the Community Development Officer or an officer authorised by him, or a Manager or Liquidator, of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid10112510 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid10112510 any of its or his powers or functions under this Ordinance or any other law in force in Niue; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid10112510 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2823474 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid10112510 (b) without lawful authority }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10112510 (}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid10112510 the proof of which authority shall be on him}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10112510 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid10112510 purports to exercise any powers of a Council, or of a Councillor or Council Officer, or of a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid10112510 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid10112510 Manager, Liquidator or Auditor, commits an offence against this Ordinance and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding fifty pounds (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10423816 \'a3}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid10112510 50). \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid10112510 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (2) Proceedings for an offence against paragraph (b) of the last preceding subsection shall not be instituted without the consent of the Community Development Officer. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 58.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2622658\charrsid1596126 App}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1596126\charrsid1596126 lication of F}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid1596126 ines}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - All fines}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1596126 imposed for offences against this Ordinance}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 shall be paid to the Council against which the offence was committed and shall form part of the Council revenues. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2823474 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16337908 PART XI - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid3632927 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid3632927 59}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid3632927 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid3632927 }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid3632927 Judicial Notice}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid3632927 - (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14748557 All courts and persons acting j}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid3632927 udicia}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3632927 lly}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid3632927 shall take judicial notice of }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid3632927 \endash }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid3632927 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid3632927 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3632927 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid3632927 (a) al}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3632927 l bylaws made by a Council; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3632927 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3632927 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3632927 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10181819 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid3632927 b) any act, matter or thing of which publication in the Gazette is directed by or under this Ordinance}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3632927 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3632927 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3632927 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid3632927 when so published. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid3632927 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (2) The common seals of all Councils shall be judicially and officially noticed. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 60.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7340660\charrsid7340660 Public Purposes}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - The purposes of Village Councils and the purpo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4664460 ses of a Council}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 shall be deemed to be a public purpose within the meaning of any law in force in Niue. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 61.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid4664460 Re}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid4664460 g}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid4664460 ulations}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 - The Resident Commissioner,}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 acting with the concurrence of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 the Execu}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 tive Committee, may make regula}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 tions, not inconsistent with this Ordinance, prescribing all matters which by this Ordinance are required or permitted to be prescribed, or which are necessary or convenient to be prescribed, for carrying out or giving effect to this Ordinance}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2957444 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 and in particular for providing for }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13988164 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2559980 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 )}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 fees or allowances for Councillors;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2559980 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2559980 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (b) the regulation of the imposition and collection of taxes and fees by Councils;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2559980 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2559980 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (c) the accounts and records to be kept by Councils; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2559980 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2559980 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 (d) the imposition of penalties not exceeding a fine of }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 twenty pounds (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11807161 \'a3}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 20) or imprison}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 ment for one month, or both, for breaches of the regulations.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2559980 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2559980 [}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 No regulations under this section made before the date o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2559980 f this reprint.]}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16337908 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16337908 ____________ \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16337908 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2559980 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16337908 SCHEDULE \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2559980 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2559980 \par Section 27 (1) and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2559980\charrsid2701719 (2) \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538\charrsid2701719 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2559980 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid16337908 GENERAL FUNCTIONS OF COUNCILS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7436956 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 The undertaking, provision, construction, maintenance, management, and regulation of - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 1.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719\charrsid2701719 Bush roads (excluding public roads).}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2701719 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262538 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11889663 2. Road cleaning (on behalf of land owners in the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6574031 Council area, pursuant to section 82 of the Niue}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14027 I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6574031 sland Transport Ordinance 1965)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14027 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6574031 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13175489 \par 3.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9307400 Public parks, garden, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9307400\charrsid8014150 recreation areas}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9307400 , scenic reports and lookouts, and other public places, reserves and land vested in the Council or placed under its control either permane}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13988164 ntly or temporarily, including -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13175489 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9307400 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9307400 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9307400 (a) bathing places; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9307400 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9307400 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9307400 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9307400 (b) shelter sheds; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9307400 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9307400 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9307400 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9307400 (c) public decency. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5263570 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5263570 \par 4. Health, sanitation, prevention and suppression of infectious and other diseases, abatement of nuisances, d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13988164 isposal of the dead, including -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5263570 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5263570 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5263570 (a) aid post}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2183409 s}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5522683 , clinics, maternity}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5263570 and child welfare clinics; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5263570 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5263570 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5263570 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5263570 (b) control of cemeteries; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5263570 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5263570 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5263570 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5263570 (c) public latrines and wash places; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1006756 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5263570 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5263570 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5263570 (d) prevention of pollution of water sources; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1006756 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5263570 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5263570 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5263570 (e) control of noxious animals, vermin and rodents; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1006756 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5263570 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5263570 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1006756 (f) village cleanliness.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5263570 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1006756 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1006756 \par 5. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9046699 Building and use and occupation of buildings, places of public amusement of public resort, stalls and stands on road.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1006756 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9046699 \par 6. Markets and co}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13988164 mmercial enterprises including -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9046699 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1049930 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1049930 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9046699 operation of Council markets and fixing maxim}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid400187 um}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9046699 prices of c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1049930 ommodities sold in such markets;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9046699 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1049930 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1049930 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1049930 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1049930 (b) supply of planting material. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1049930 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1049930 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13988164 7. Village planning, including -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1049930 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8920344 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8920344 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2506704 (a) schemes for any defined part or all of the Council area;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8920344 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2506704 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2506704 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8920344 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2506704 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13004917 payment of compensation;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2506704 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13004917 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13004917 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8920344 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13004917 (c) zoning schemes. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13648101 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13648101 \par 8 Housing schemes (acting in cooperation with the Assembly Housing Scheme) \par \par 9. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2713424 Public Halls, public libraries an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13988164 d community centres, including -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13648101 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2713424 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2713424 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3604847 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13051404 adult education sc}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3604847 hemes (in cooperation with the E}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13051404 ducation Department}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3604847 and Community Development Office)}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8016743 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2713424 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3604847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3604847 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2713424 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3604847 (b) equipment for recreational purposes; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3604847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3604847 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2713424 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3604847 (c) grants sums of money to associations for the promotion of handicrafts, recreation and sports, tourism, or the welfare of the people; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3604847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3604847 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2713424 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3604847 (d) the foundation, maintenance, operation and encouragement of social, recr eational, cultural and community centres and clubs for sporting, social or other lawful purposes. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3604847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3604847 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1907059 10. Supply of water, light and power, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6978395 water conservation and storm water drainage, including- \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6978395 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6978395 (a) entering into agreements with Government or with other Councils for such purposes; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6978395 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6978395 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6978395 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6978395 (b) establishment and maintenance of forest plantations and natural forest reserves; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6978395 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6978395 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6978395 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6978395 (c) regulating the use of public water supplies; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6978395 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6978395 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6978395 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6978395 (d) establish lighting in public places. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6978395 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6978395 \par 11. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4070064 Pounds and impounding of animals in accordance with the Niue Island}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6226481 I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4070064 mpounding Ordinance 1967.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6978395 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6635968 \par 12. Establishment and maintenance of fish ponds. \par \par 13. Agricultur}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16213508 al}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6635968 , pastoral, horticultural and forestry industries and the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8014150 economo}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8014150\charrsid8014150 c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8014150 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid729 [sic] }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6635968 use of Niuean customa ry land, including requiring the owners of land to cultivate it to such extent and with such crops }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15692504 as will ensure a sufficient supply of food for their support and the support of those dependent upon them.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6635968 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid729 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9850872 14. Omnibus and transport services.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid729 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9850872 \par 15. Construction and maintenance of sea approaches. \par \par 16. Protection of fish resources in accordance with the Niue Island Fish Protection Ordinance 1965, and flora and fauna. \par \par 17. Prescribe the duties and functions of any person employed by the Council in connection with any function of the Council. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15692504 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1052744 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458000 ------------------------------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1052744\charrsid2701719 \par }}