VI. Secretary of State for India to receive salary equal to those of other secretaries of state.
Council of India.
VII. A Council of India, of 15 persons, to be formed.
VIII. Court of Directors to elect 7 members of this Council, from among persons possessing certain qualifications; and the Crown to appoint the other 8.
IX. Vacancies among the 8 to be filled up by the Crown; and among the other 7, by election by the Council.
X. Nine members of the Council, at least, must have had not less than ten years’ experience in India.
XI. Members to hold office for life, or during good behaviour.
XII. Members not to sit in parliament.
XIII. Annual salary of £1200 to each member.
XIV. Members may resign; if after ten years’ service, on a pension of £500, subject to certain conditions.