Section 2 of CoI : Section 2: Constitution of District Councils and Regional Councils.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Establishment of a District Council in an Autonomous District in Assam

Context: The Governor of Assam is tasked with establishing a District Council for an autonomous district called "Karbi Anglong."

Steps:

1. Composition: The District Council will consist of 30 members. The Governor will nominate 4 members, and the remaining 26 members will be elected by the adult population of Karbi Anglong.
2. Naming: The council will be named "The District Council of Karbi Anglong."
3. Powers: The District Council will have the authority to administer the district, except in areas where a Regional Council has jurisdiction.
4. Rules: The Governor will consult with existing tribal councils and organizations to create rules for the first constitution of the District Council. These rules will cover the composition, election procedures, qualifications for voting and being elected, and other related matters.
5. Term: Elected members will serve a term of five years unless the council is dissolved earlier. Nominated members will serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

Outcome: The District Council of Karbi Anglong is established, providing local governance and administration tailored to the needs of the tribal population in the district.

Example 2:

Scenario: Creation of a Regional Council in an Autonomous Region in Meghalaya

Context: The Governor of Meghalaya decides to create a Regional Council for an autonomous region called "Jaintia Hills."

Steps:

1. Composition: The Regional Council will be established for the Jaintia Hills region, separate from the District Council of the larger autonomous district.
2. Naming: The council will be named "The Regional Council of Jaintia Hills."
3. Powers: The Regional Council will have the authority to administer the Jaintia Hills region. The District Council will only have powers in this region as delegated by the Regional Council.
4. Rules: The Governor will consult with existing tribal councils and organizations to create rules for the first constitution of the Regional Council. These rules will cover the composition, election procedures, qualifications for voting and being elected, and other related matters.
5. Term: Elected members will serve a term of five years unless the council is dissolved earlier. Nominated members will serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

Outcome: The Regional Council of Jaintia Hills is established, allowing for more localized governance and administration that addresses the specific needs and concerns of the tribal population in the Jaintia Hills region.