(1) There shall be an Executive Council to assist and advise the Governor in the exercise of his functions in relation to such matters (other than finance and the maintenance of public order) as may be specified by the Governor in this behalf:
Provided that the Governor may, in respect of any question relating to financial matters or the maintenance of public order, consult the members of the Executive Council.
(2) The Executive Council shall consist of such members of the Interim Body, not exceeding five in number, as the Governor may appoint after obtaining the recommendations of that Body.
(3) The Executive Council shall, as soon as may be, choose a member of the Council to be the Chairman thereof, and so often as the office of Chairman becomes vacant, the Council shall choose another member to be the Chairman.
(4) The Governor may make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Executive Council and for the allocation of the said business among the members thereof and for the association of the members of the Executive Council with the Commissioner in the administration of Nagaland.
(5) The members shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor.
(6) Any such member who ceases to be a member of the Interim Body shall also cease to be a member of the Executive Council.
(7) The salaries and allowances of members shall be such as the Governor may, from time to time, determine.
Village, Range and Tribal Councils.