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Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume 12, Issue 929, 28 March 1868, Page 2

Provincial Govebnments-t-liow cau they be improved upon or modified so as to suit the altered circumstances of the colony — is a question that engages much attention in Canterbury. The Times says : — " There are only two modifications upon the Provincial form of Government which can be regarded as at all practicable. The one is that in which the Superintendent ceases to have any responsibility, and merely sanctions and records the Acts of the Provincial Council, transmitted to him through, a responsible .Executive. The other is that which makes the Superintendent at once Chairman of the Provincial Council, and chief or rather sole Executive Officer. Thisisthescheme which most commends itself to us. It is least costly, most direct, vigorous, and effective. It is based \xpon the plan which great mercantile, banking, or railway companies have found to be most applicable. And, as public works are by common consent to be the main business of Provincial Councils for the future, nothing is more likely to suit us. We could wish to see this scheme at once inaugurated, as it has been in some other provinces. All that is required is, that the Superintendent should be returned as a member of the Provincial Council and take? the chair. This simple change would win the favour of the people and greatly, benefit the public service. It would certainly economise in the matter of salaries."