The deputy commissioner position and a seat on the council were automatically given to the Director of Mines and Resources.
In essence the director was a de facto government leader, and held more power than the commissioner.
The council during this period never had any sessions in the Territories, but members did travel occasionally to consult with municipal governments.
Note: 1Frank Cunningham continued to serve as deputy commissioner after the sixth general election.
Deputy Commissioners also counted as regular members of the Northwest Territories council.