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FCO40 Hong Kong Department Records 聯邦事務部香港部檔案 All

CODE 18-77

R-Senuina file Селийкал

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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