13. The Government may, by letters patent, constitute a municipality whose status is that of northern village and whose territory forms part of the Territory, on the recommendation of the Minister.
Before submitting a recommendation, the Minister shall hold consultations with the inhabitants of the part concerned of the Territory and with the Regional Government, and shall hold any other consultations he deems expedient.
1978, c. 87, s. 13 (part); 1996, c. 2, s. 1025.