Provided that nothing contained in clauses (a), (b) and (c) shall be construed as requiring the Commission to make recommendations in every case.

Composition of the Commission

1. (1) The Commission shall consist of: -
   • (a) A Chairperson, who shall be a person of eminence with experience in public affairs, preferably in the affairs of the Government, and having the qualification to be a Member of the Commission.
   • (b) Either two or four Members, excluding the Chairperson, who shall be selected from amongst persons possessing: -
     • (i) special knowledge of public finance and accounts of the Government, or
     • (ii) knowledge of customary institutions and rural governance, or
     • (iii) knowledge of urban administration and development, or
     • (iv) wide experience in financial matters and in administration.
   • (c) A Secretary of the Commission appointed by the State Government.
2. (2) The Chairperson and other Members shall be appointed by the Governor of Nagaland.