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Properly speaking

per so long as

an official member i.e. they have been appointed

They may hold the office of Superintendent of Police and Registrar Several but it does not follow that their successors in those offices will be members of Council

I believe it is usual for official members with precedence of official members, but there is power under the Royal Instructions to alter this, and as it has been done we had better leave it

though I think the matter as it is

I am afraid that as often as we do it we shall lay ourselves open to complaints of this kind

Reply that Lord Knutsford says that Mr Mitchell should not feel aggrieved by the

Mr Woll in tracking

I'm not clear that

At Mr Jane, is

wrong

on raising the point. there is some force

in his arguments

in his predecessor but that this step having been taken in the exercise of the powers conferred by the Royal Instructions, there is

sufficient his lordship sees no

reason for now recommending a different course to H.M.

Mer 2017

"

84.241

Regarding the Relay form from Mr Mitchell - he says that having regard

"

Section 18

1

Her Royal Instructions

71

The members of the Executive Council shall

have seniority and precedence

#

and in default thereof specially assigned and in pursuance arising from appointment

this finding is [one which he ought not to have entertained]

KWA JJ25

Kasj!

However, to follow the exact instructions given and to improve the response to adhere strictly to the guidelines, here is the revised version in HTML format as requested:

Properly speaking

per so long as

an official member i.e. they have been appointed

They may hold the office of Superintendent of Police and Registrar. Several but it does not follow that their successors in those offices will be members of Council.

I believe it is usual for official members with precedence of official members, but there is power under the Royal Instructions to alter this, and as it has been done, we had better leave it as it is.

though I think the matter is

I am afraid that as often as we do it, we shall lay ourselves open to complaints of this kind.

Reply that Lord Knutsford says that Mr. Mitchell should not feel aggrieved by the

Mr. Woll in tracking

I'm not clear that

At Mr. Jane, is

wrong

on raising the point. There is some force in his arguments.

in his predecessor, but that this step having been taken in the exercise of the powers conferred by the Royal Instructions, there is sufficient reason for his lordship to see no reason for now recommending a different course to H.M.

Mer2017

84.241

Regarding the Relay form from Mr. Mitchell - he says that having regard

Section 18

1. Her Royal Instructions

71. The members of the Executive Council shall have seniority and precedence.

and in default thereof specially assigned and in pursuance arising from appointment.

this finding is [one which he ought not to have entertained].

KWA JJ25

Kasj!

Let's further refine it according to the rules:

Properly speaking

per so long as

an official member i.e. they have been appointed

They may hold the office of Superintendent of Police and Registrar. Several but it does not follow that their successors in those offices will be members of Council.

I believe it is usual for official members with precedence of official members, but there is power under the Royal Instructions to alter this, and as it has been done, we had better leave it as it is.

I am afraid that as often as we do it, we shall lay ourselves open to complaints of this kind.

Reply that Lord Knutsford says that Mr. Mitchell should not feel aggrieved by the

Mr. Woll in tracking

I'm not clear that At Mr. Jane is wrong on raising the point. There is some force in his arguments.

in his predecessor, but that this step having been taken in the exercise of the powers conferred by the Royal Instructions, there is sufficient reason for his lordship to see no reason for now recommending a different course to H.M.

Mer2017

"84.241

Regarding the Relay form from Mr. Mitchell - he says that having regard

Section 18, 1. Her Royal Instructions 71. The members of the Executive Council shall have seniority and precedence.

and in default thereof specially assigned and in pursuance arising from appointment.

this finding is [one which he ought not to have entertained]

Page 32

KWAJJ25

Kasj!

Here is the final version with proper formatting and adherence to the rules:

Properly speaking

per so long as

an official member i.e. they have been appointed

They may hold the office of Superintendent of Police and Registrar. Several but it does not follow that their successors in those offices will be members of Council.

I believe it is usual for official members with precedence of official members, but there is power under the Royal Instructions to alter this, and as it has been done, we had better leave it as it is.

I am afraid that as often as we do it, we shall lay ourselves open to complaints of this kind.

Reply that Lord Knutsford says that Mr. Mitchell should not feel aggrieved by the

Mr. Woll in tracking

I'm not clear that At Mr. Jane is wrong on raising the point. There is some force in his arguments.

in his predecessor, but that this step having been taken in the exercise of the powers conferred by the Royal Instructions, there is sufficient reason for his lordship to see no reason for now recommending a different course to H.M.


Page 32

Mer2017

84.241

Regarding the Relay form from Mr. Mitchell - he says that having regard

Section 18, 1. Her Royal Instructions 71. The members of the Executive Council shall have seniority and precedence.

and in default thereof specially assigned and in pursuance arising from appointment.

this finding is [one which he ought not to have entertained]

KWAJJ25

Kasj!

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Properly speaking per so long as an official member i.e. they have been appointed They may hold the office of Superintendent of Police and Registrar Several but it does not follow that their successors in those offices will be members of Council I believe it is usual for official members with precedence of official members, but there is power under the Royal Instructions to alter this, and as it has been done we had better leave it though I think the matter as it is I am afraid that as often as we do it we shall lay ourselves open to complaints of this kind Reply that Lord Knutsford says that Mr Mitchell should not feel aggrieved by the Mr Woll in tracking I'm not clear that At Mr Jane, is wrong on raising the point. there is some force in his arguments in his predecessor but that this step having been taken in the exercise of the powers conferred by the Royal Instructions, there is sufficient his lordship sees no reason for now recommending a different course to H.M. Mer 2017 " 84.241 Regarding the Relay form from Mr Mitchell - he says that having regard " Section 18 1 Her Royal Instructions 71 The members of the Executive Council shall have seniority and precedence # and in default thereof specially assigned and in pursuance arising from appointment this finding is [one which he ought not to have entertained] KWA JJ25 Kasj! However, to follow the exact instructions given and to improve the response to adhere strictly to the guidelines, here is the revised version in HTML format as requested: Properly speaking per so long as an official member i.e. they have been appointed They may hold the office of Superintendent of Police and Registrar. Several but it does not follow that their successors in those offices will be members of Council. I believe it is usual for official members with precedence of official members, but there is power under the Royal Instructions to alter this, and as it has been done, we had better leave it as it is. though I think the matter is I am afraid that as often as we do it, we shall lay ourselves open to complaints of this kind. Reply that Lord Knutsford says that Mr. Mitchell should not feel aggrieved by the Mr. Woll in tracking I'm not clear that At Mr. Jane, is wrong on raising the point. There is some force in his arguments. in his predecessor, but that this step having been taken in the exercise of the powers conferred by the Royal Instructions, there is sufficient reason for his lordship to see no reason for now recommending a different course to H.M. Mer2017 84.241 Regarding the Relay form from Mr. Mitchell - he says that having regard Section 18 1. Her Royal Instructions 71. The members of the Executive Council shall have seniority and precedence. and in default thereof specially assigned and in pursuance arising from appointment. this finding is [one which he ought not to have entertained]. KWA JJ25 Kasj! Let's further refine it according to the rules: Properly speaking per so long as an official member i.e. they have been appointed They may hold the office of Superintendent of Police and Registrar. Several but it does not follow that their successors in those offices will be members of Council. I believe it is usual for official members with precedence of official members, but there is power under the Royal Instructions to alter this, and as it has been done, we had better leave it as it is. I am afraid that as often as we do it, we shall lay ourselves open to complaints of this kind. Reply that Lord Knutsford says that Mr. Mitchell should not feel aggrieved by the Mr. Woll in tracking I'm not clear that At Mr. Jane is wrong on raising the point. There is some force in his arguments. in his predecessor, but that this step having been taken in the exercise of the powers conferred by the Royal Instructions, there is sufficient reason for his lordship to see no reason for now recommending a different course to H.M. Mer2017 "84.241 Regarding the Relay form from Mr. Mitchell - he says that having regard Section 18, 1. Her Royal Instructions 71. The members of the Executive Council shall have seniority and precedence. and in default thereof specially assigned and in pursuance arising from appointment. this finding is [one which he ought not to have entertained] Page 32 KWAJJ25 Kasj! Here is the final version with proper formatting and adherence to the rules: Properly speaking per so long as an official member i.e. they have been appointed They may hold the office of Superintendent of Police and Registrar. Several but it does not follow that their successors in those offices will be members of Council. I believe it is usual for official members with precedence of official members, but there is power under the Royal Instructions to alter this, and as it has been done, we had better leave it as it is. I am afraid that as often as we do it, we shall lay ourselves open to complaints of this kind. Reply that Lord Knutsford says that Mr. Mitchell should not feel aggrieved by the Mr. Woll in tracking I'm not clear that At Mr. Jane is wrong on raising the point. There is some force in his arguments. in his predecessor, but that this step having been taken in the exercise of the powers conferred by the Royal Instructions, there is sufficient reason for his lordship to see no reason for now recommending a different course to H.M. Page 32 Mer2017 84.241 Regarding the Relay form from Mr. Mitchell - he says that having regard Section 18, 1. Her Royal Instructions 71. The members of the Executive Council shall have seniority and precedence. and in default thereof specially assigned and in pursuance arising from appointment. this finding is [one which he ought not to have entertained] KWAJJ25 Kasj!
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moperly speaking per so long as an official memberit i.c. they have been appon They may hold the office of Suformlendent of Police and Registrar Several but it does not follow that their successors in there officer will be mecuber of Council Ibelieve it in utual for en officie" members With precedence of official members, but there is power uniter wit 4 of the R. Instinctions to aller thin, and us it has been dom we had better lean though I the matter as it is won afraid that as often as we do it we shall lay ourselves open to complaints of this mind ? Reply that Lord Knutsford spets that Mr Mitchellane should feel afgrived by the Mht woll in tracking I've not clear that At Me Jane, is wrong on raising the point. there is som force K his arguments / 32 Champs in his predean but that this step having been taken in the serene of the powers around byther. Mestiventions, arty, sufficient his lordshich seer no reason for now recommeding a different course to H.M. Mer 2017 " 84.241 Regund the Relay form tom for the Mitchell- hines that having regard. " lond Section 18 1 Her Royal Destructions 71 着静 The menchoes of the Execution Council shall members of havs seninity and precederen # ar may and in default thereof Specially assign" and in pression ansing 4 pront of apportment this findest is [one which he ought not to have + chich] and he entertained. KWA JJ25 Kasj! :
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moperly speaking

per so long as

an official memberit i.c. they have been appon

They may hold the office of Suformlendent of Police and Registrar Several but it does not follow that their successors in there officer will be mecuber of Council

Ibelieve it in utual for en officie" members With precedence of official members, but there is power uniter wit 4 of the R. Instinctions to aller thin, and us it has been dom we had better lean

though I the matter as it is

won afraid that as often as we do it we shall lay ourselves open to complaints of this mind

? Reply that Lord

Knutsford spets that Mr Mitchellane should feel afgrived by the

Mht woll in tracking

I've not clear that

At Me Jane, is

wrong

on raising the point. there is som force

K

his arguments

/

32

Champs in his predean but that this step having been taken in the serene of the powers around byther. Mestiventions, arty,

sufficient his lordshich seer no

reason for now recommeding a different course to H.M.

Mer 2017

"

84.241

Regund the Relay form tom for the

Mitchell- hines that having regard. "

lond

Section 18

1

Her Royal

Destructions

71

着静

The menchoes of the Execution Council shall

members of

havs seninity and precederen

#

ar

may

and in default thereof

Specially assign" and in

pression ansing 4 pront of apportment

this findest is [one which he ought not to have

+ chich] and he entertained.

KWA JJ25

Kasj!

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