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But nothing beyond that

that is

is proposed at this stage. In

the case of his relationship with the Executive Council,

convention has already modified the Governor's exclusive

right to refer matters to the Council and to reject the

advice of the Council: this right has not been exercised

for many years. Formal changes in these powers might be

considered at a future time."

4.

The 1984 White Paper, after the consultation

process, said:

J

"135.

Although the proposal to replace the

Governor as President of the Legislative Council

by an elected Presiding

Presiding Officer was, on the

whole, reasonably well received, it seems clear

that the general view is in favour of making no

significant changes in the position of the

Governor during the next few years.

opinion seems to favour caution as far as the

immediate future is concerned.

Public

36.

the

It is therefore proposed to

to re-consider

Governor's position as President of the

Legislative Council in the review in 1987".