Article 3A
Majlis Mesyuarat Adat Istiadat
of Constitutional Matters I - Constitution of Brunei Darussalam
(1)
There shall be established a Majlis Mesyuarat Adat Istiadat
(to be known in English as the Adat Istiadat Council) which shall consist of a Chairman and other members, all of whom shall be appointed by
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan and hold office during
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan’s pleasure.
(2)
The Adat Istiadat Council shall be the authority responsible for advising His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan on matters relating to
Adat Istiadat or State custom:
Provided that His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan is not bound to act in accordance with the advice of the Adat Istiadat Council.
(3)
The Yang Di-Pertua Adat Istiadat shall hold office during
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan’s pleasure.