CODE 18-77
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Reference
COOK ISLANDS CONSTITUTION 1964 (another form of associated statehood)
High Commissioner Representative of New Zealand Government
(appointed by Governor General on recommend- ation of New Zealand Minister).
High Commissioner
Council of State
1 Member
Council of State
Cook Islands.
1 Member
Rarotonga
Other Islands
joint representatives of The Queen in
Decisions require 2 Ayes including the High Commissioner. They see all Cabinet papers.
Cabinet
Executive Council
Premier plus 4 (orthodox arrangement). Can be ordered by Council of State to reconsider any Ministerial decision. Cabinet decisions subject to Council of State's OK.
Council of State plus Cabinet - quorum includes High Commissioner. Can act as a reviewing and delaying body, but not for long.
Constitution contains nothing about right of Cook Islands to move to full independence.
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