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Paragraph 24 Nominated members.

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(1)

Subject to section 28 of this Constitution, the nominated members of the Legislative Council shall be persons of the age of twenty-one years or upwards, who possess the qualifications for elected members under section 27 of this Constitution, and shall be appointed by the Governor by instrument under the public seal.

(2)

One nominated member shall be appointed by the Governor acting after consultation with the Chief Minister, the second nominated member shall be appointed by the Governor acting in accordance with the advice of the Chief Minister.

(3)

The Governor shall forthwith report to Her Majesty through a Secretary of State every appointment made under this section.