Native Members Of Bsi
p. 97 · Read in the full issue
Advisory Council
BY a new regulation dated September 14, it is provided that the Advisory Council which assists the Resident Commissioner in the administration of the British Solomon Islands shall consist of not more than five Non-Official members (who shall be non-natives and not in the Government employ), not more than five Native members (who may be in Govern ment employ) and an undefined number of Official members, who shall be in the service of the Government.
There seems to be a determination on the part of the British Colonial Office to admit natives to this Council; although, as in New Guinea, it is very doubt ful whether there are any BSI natives who have attained a standard of life en titling them to membership, and whether they would be of any use at all if they were admitted.
It is incumbent on the Government to appoint at least one native to the Council, because there cannot be a quorum unless at least one Native member is present.