What is the main purpose of paragraph 16 in the context provided?
The main purpose of paragraph 16 in the context provided is to outline the conditions under which the Governor may assume to himself all or any of the functions or powers vested in or exercisable by the District Council or, as the case may be, the Regional Council for a period not exceeding six months, and to specify that such functions or powers shall be exercisable by the person or authority as he may designate.