402 THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. [No. 9

The Commandant.

16. Without in any way limiting the powers and functions of the Governor or the Minister, the Commandant of the Defence Forces shall at all times be responsible to the Minister for—
    (1.) The discipline, military training, and efficiency of the Defence Forces.
    (2.) The care, maintenance, and distribution of military stores, clothing, arms, accoutrements, and munitions of war when placed under his control by the Minister.
    (3.) The construction, maintenance, and custody of all fortifications, works, and buildings, and charge of all magazines-storehouses, and lands belonging to the military authorities of the colony.
    (4.) The provision and maintenance of horses and transport for the troops, and directing land and water transport.
    (5.) The collection and record of strategical and other information.
    (6.) The preparation and maintenance of detailed plans for the mobilisation of the Defence Forces.
    (7.) And generally shall see to the discipline and efficiency of the Defence Forces of the colony, and for that purpose shall have such powers as defined by the Defence Act and these regulations, or as may be otherwise conferred by the Minister.

Headquarters Staff.

17. The Headquarters Staff shall consist of the Commandant and such Staff as may from time to time be appointed to assist him.
18. All reports and correspondence from Os.C. Districts shall be forwarded to the Commandant, who shall advise the Minister thereon.
19. All orders to Os.C. Districts shall be issued by the Commandant, and promulgated by him in “General Orders” or otherwise.
20. The Commandant may inspect any portion of the Defence Force at such time and place as he may think fit, or instruct any other officer or officers to make such inspection.
21. Any officer appointed for the purpose of inspection may order a parade of any unit or company for inspection; and any officer or Volunteer unable to be present must obtain leave of absence, or will be liable to a penalty not exceeding £1.
22. In the event of an officer or Volunteer being prevented from attending the parade by sickness, the fine may be remitted on the production of a certificate to that effect, duly certified to by a medical officer.
23. The inspecting officer, when making his official inspection, shall be recognised as the senior officer at all parades he may attend.
24. The inspecting officer’s duties are limited to inspections, but he shall have power at any time to order the production of all Government properties and stores in possession of any unit or company, and to examine all books and other official documents in use or authorised by these regulations.
25. On notification from the inspecting officer, the O.C. the District shall call such parades as may be required by him.
26. An officer appointed for the purpose of inspecting Defence Rifle Clubs may twice in any year cause the members of any such club to assemble.

District Staff.

27. The District Staff of each district shall consist of an O.C. the District, and such Staff officers or instructors as may from time to time be appointed to act under and assist the O.C. the District in performing the duties appertaining to his command.
28. The O.C. the District shall reside at the headquarters of his district. He will be held responsible for the maintenance of proper order and discipline of the Defence Forces in his district, the accuracy of all returns rendered or called for, and the conduct of all correspondence in connection with his command, and for the proper conduct and carrying out of all matters pertaining to or connected with the defences of the district under his command.
29. All correspondence from units to headquarters must be forwarded through the O.C. the District, and all communications shall be replied to through the same channel.