The Assembly would then appoint a five-member Council of State to exercise executive power.
[1] The Assembly met for the first time on 31 January and elected the new five-member Council of State.
Seven candidates were nominated for the contest, although Victor Eoaeo pulled out as he continued to oppose Nauruan independence.
[2] The Council subsequently elected Hammer DeRoburt as its chairman.
However, Bernicke and Detudamo both declined their nominations, resulting in DeRoburt being elected unopposed.