(1) Despite Kaupapa 1(1) of Schedule 7 of the Maori Fisheries Act 2004, all adult members of Ngati Porou must have the opportunity, at intervals not exceeding 4 years, to elect the directors, trustees, or office holders of Te Runanganui.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the office holders of Te Runanganui may include the directors of the trustee.