(1) The Administrator may appoint not more than five persons as Counsellors from amongst members of the Pradesh Council referred to in clauses (b), (c) and (d) of section 3 and in making such appointments representation shall be given, as far as practicable, to the different districts of the North-East Frontier Agency.
(2) A Counsellor shall hold office during the pleasure of the Administrator.
(3) Before a Counsellor enters upon his office, the Administrator shall administer to him the oath of office and secrecy according to the form set out for the purpose in the Second Schedule.
(4) Every Counsellor shall be entitled to receive such salary or allowance or both as the Administrator may, with the approval of the President, by order, determine.
lft. (1) The Administrator may, from time to time, consult any Counsellor or all the Counsellors on any matter relating to the administration of the North-East Frontier Agency and any views expressed by the Counsellor or Counsellors on such matters shall be recommendatory in nature.
(2) The Administrator may make rules defining the procedure to be followed in consulting the Counsellors.
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