Cap. 363 Art. 74Coats-of-arms.

(1) The Council shall be vested with the ownership of the

Coat of Arms but local associations may use the Coat of bona fide

Arms of their locality provided that such use is not for a commercial purpose.

(2) Local Councils shall have the right to petition the Minister for changes in the design of the coat-of-arms after a resolution to that effect has been carried by a two-thirds majority of the Council and the Minister shall consider such request.

(3) The Minister shall thereupon appoint an committee ad hoc of three persons, one from the Local Council concerned, one representing the Minister and an expert in heraldry to advise him on the proposed changes. The Minister’s decision shall be final.

(4) Localities which are historically known as cities shall be distinguished as such by a distinctive mark in their coat-of-arms as shown in the First Schedule: Provided that a Council of such a locality may apply to the Minister for approval to use a motto. An approved motto shall be published by notice in the Gazette.

(5) Localities may display a square flag showing their coat-of arms or some other design approved by the Minister.