General elections were held in the Gilbert and Ellice Islands on 4 April 1974. All candidates ran as independents.
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Background
The system of government was changed again prior to the 1974 elections; the Gilbert and Ellice Islands Order 1974 replaced the Legislative Council with a 31-member House of Assembly, including 28 elected members and three ex officio members. A Council of Ministers replaced the Executive Council, and consisted of the Chief Minister elected by the House of Assembly and six ministers.
Aftermath
Following the elections, Naboua Ratieta was appointed the territory's first Chief Minister. When the Ellice Islands separated following a referendum later in 1974, the eight seats representing the Ellice Islands were abolished.
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Gilbert and Ellice Islands general election, 1974 Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA