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Enclosure No, 2 to Bahrain Agency dosputch No, 12 of
December II . 1957 to the Political Resident (continued).

V/o would like to point out that the formation of the
municipal councils uro uoually made by election. But in the
present circumstances we found, in order that the work of the
municipalities should be no longer deluyed, it seemed wise
to appoint the Majliso for a period of one year. It was also

decided that the majority of the members would be appointed
from those who had previously exercised such duties. We hereby
assureyou that we will see that elections will be allowed for
these municipal councils after the appointed span of the
present nominated Councils,

As regards the Councils of Health and Education wo will
soon form them as they are essential.
We wish to mention that we have started and will continue
to carry out the vital schemes which will help in the progress

of the country such os the marine jetty and the water scheme
for Muharraq including extension of electricity to all parts
of the country.
All this will be performed in spite of the fact that two
thirds of the state royalties depend on oil the production of

which 18 very limited which makes it difficult for us to keep
in line with the other states which produce more oil.
All these schemes v/hich have been executed or are in the
way of execution, are means to raise the standard of the country

and to develop it. All these Majliss which have been established
or will be established when the necessity arises are means to
enable the sons of this country to co-operate with the Government
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in the progress and advancement of Bahrain.
We request you all, as well a3 all the persons who are
interested in the progress of this country, to co-operate with

us in introducing the reforms and development. You should
overlook personal and private advantages and look seriously to
the public benefit,