958
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 25

6. If any question arises as to the right of any member of the Samoan Constabulary to hold or execute his office, common reputation shall be deemed evidence of such right, and it shall not be necessary to have or produce any written appointment or other document or matter whatsoever in proof of such right.

7. The person who for the time being has the power of appointing members of the Samoan Constabulary may at any time discharge, dismiss, or reduce in rank any Inspector, Sub-inspector, or member thereof who, in his opinion, has been guilty of any act of misconduct or insubordination, or who, in his opinion, is remiss or negligent in the execution of his duty, or who, in his opinion, is otherwise unfit to remain a member of the Samoan Constabulary; and may also, for any period not exceeding twenty-one days pending inquiry into a charge of any act of misconduct or insurbodination or remissness or neglect in the execution of duty, suspend any such Inspector, Sub-inspector, or member of the Samoan Constabulary.

8. (1) The Inspector may inquire into and hear any charge against a member of the Samoan Constabulary of any act of misconduct or insubordination or remissness or neglect in the execution of his duty, and for such purpose may take all necessary statements and evidence, and may, if he finds the charge proved, impose a fine not exceeding £5, subject, however, to the offender’s right of appeal to the Administrator.

(2) Notwithstanding that under the provisions of this clause the Inspector may have inquired into, heard, and determined a charge against a member of the Samoan Constabulary, and notwithstanding the imposition of a fine on such member, the person who for the time being has the power of appointing members of the Samoan Constabulary may in respect of such charge exercise the powers conferred upon him by clause 7 hereof.

9. No member of the Samoan Constabulary may resign his office unless expressly authorized so to do by the Administrator until the completion of his period of enlistment.

10. The Samoan Constabulary shall be trained, armed, and equipped with such arms and accoutrements and in such manner as the Administrator shall from time to time direct.

11. Members of the Samoan Constabulary (other than the Inspector and Sub-inspectors) shall be paid at the following rates:—

Constables .. .. Eight shillings and sixpence per day.
Lance-Corporals .. Eleven shillings and fourpence per day.
Corporals or Lance-Sergeants Twelve shillings and one penny per day.
Sergeants .. Twelve shillings and tenpence per day.

Provided that if the Administrator shall have recommended with respect to any member of the Samoan Constabulary a different rate of pay from that hereinbefore set forth, the member with respect to whom such recommendation has been made shall be paid at the rate so recommended.

12. Members of the Samoan Constabulary shall be supplied free with clothing, board, and lodging: Provided that at the option of the Administrator an allowance of £18 per annum may be paid to any member in lieu of clothing, and provided also that at the option of the Administrator an allowance of four shillings and sixpence per day may be paid to any member in lieu of board.

13. The Administrator may from time to time make such regulations as he thinks fit—

(1) For the government of the Samoan Constabulary and with respect to all matters which in his opinion are necessary for rendering the members thereof efficient in the discharge of their duties:

(2) Prescribing the duties of members of the Samoa Constabulary.