Time Table For Self Government

The schedule for West Samoan self government, as drawn up by New Zealand, has the endorsement of the Mission “in broad outline . . . Obviously the timetable is based on the premise that satisfactory progress will be maintained through each succeeding stage ...”

Here are the steps which will lead Western Samoa to complete self government: 1959 JULY-AUGUST: Samoan Amendment Act 1959 passed by New Zealand Parliament providing for implementation of NZ proposals on self-government.

AUGUST: Citizenship Bill passed by Samoan Legislative Assembly, providing option for residents not born in Western Samoa to be exercised within 12 months.

OCTOBER; Cabinet Government (NZ pro posals) comes into effect. 1960 JUNE-JULY: Trusteeship Council asked to recommend that “Question of Western Samoa” be placed on agenda of 15th session of General Assembly.

SEPTEMBER; Elections to Western Samoa Legislative Assembly based on new citizenship law.

OCTOBER (or earlier if possible): Con stitutional Convention. 1961 MAY: Plebiscite held in Western Samoa.

JUNE-JULY: Trusteeship Council examines report of Plebiscite Commissioner and is asked to make recommendations to General Assembly regarding termination of Trustee Agreement.

AUGUST: New Zealand Parliament passes legislation authorising the issue of an Order in Council abrogating New Zealand powers over Western Samoa on terminaation of Trusteeship Agreement (after December 31, 1961).

NOVEMBER; General Assembly asked to take appropriate action in respect of Trusteeship Agreement (termination on an agreed date such as December 31, 1961). 1962 JANUARY; Conclusion of Treaty of Friend ship between New Zealand and Western Samoa.