The Governing Council (GovCo) was the legislature and executive of the Solomon Islands between 1970 and 1974.
The Governing Council was established in 1970 when a new constitution was promulgated on 10 April.
The GovCo consisted of 17 elected members, nine appointed government officials and the High Commissioner, who served as Chairman.
[1] The Council had six committees; Communications, Finance, Internal Affairs, Natural Resources, Social Services and Works.
On 27 August 1974 a new constitution was promulgated, abolishing the Governing Council and replacing it with an all-elected 38-member Legislative Assembly,[1] which was elected for the first time in 1976.