This committee's description details the legislative history of the Council of the Isles of Scilly, outlining its establishment in 1890 under the Local Government Act 1888 and its subsequent evolution through various Orders.
Key changes include its designation as a rural district council, alterations to its structure and councillor numbers across different islands, and the formal recognition in the Isles of Scilly Order 1978 that the area is treated separately from the rest of England and Wales. The description lists specific Orders that have determined the Council's functions, including those related to adoption, scrutiny, and members' allowances.