@TrP- A burial at sea, is considered in many cultures to be a proper funeral and for generations has been the premier way to dispose of the dead at sea.

If the missionary approves of a sea burial then I see no reason why we should have to risk our entire ship including several children. Even if the missionary doesn't approve it I think we should still consider.

http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/hygiene/envsan/tn08/en/

these are not things we should risk.

I say bury him at sea

The Captain informs the Council that a burial at sea is appropriate.

Bury at sea, ASAP!

If a burial at sea is appropriate and we take on no ill effects of disposing of his body then I think any option that keeps him aboard is directly threatening to the ship.

Captain, as this is your ship, you should make the final call; obviously taking into account the councilors....

A burial at sea is safest. A body that becomes infected cannot remain on board.

The Captain orders the Missionary to prepare the Physicians body for a burial at sea.

I agree with a burial at sea.

Burial at sea it is. Shall we have the missionary arrange a funeral?

Ah, ninja'd

Oh good lord, a debate over how to remove a possibly disease ridden corpse? Throw the damn bone sack overboard and be done with it!

... A little crude, but yes, Krellin, we need to get the body overboard.

Exactly, krellin. Thank you.

The Captain informs you the body has been removed from the ship and that you should be arriving on WebDipia momentarily.

Good, I'll have questions for the Magistrate?

That wasn't supposed to be a question itself...

Should we call the vote for HC rules? So that people can finish voting for the HC?

Your long journey finally ends at the shores of WebDipia. As the Captain’s crew unloads your cargo, you are greeted by the Magistrate. He welcomes you to WebDipia and is glad to see you are well supplied and have come with ample advisors. These advisors will serve you well as you set out to rule WebDipia, but the Magistrate reminds you that these advisors are only as good as their experience and skill allows.

The Magistrate leads you away from the shore, where several colonists are fishing. You shortly arrive to the center of town, which contains a town hall, with suitable room the Councilors to live, an empty Barrack, a small Granary, and many small huts. There is also a large wheat field, which is being tended to by workers. The Magistrate informs you that the island contains around 1,000 colonists.

The Magistrate hands you a scroll, which contains basic info of the town and will be updated by the Magistrate as the Councilors learn more about WebDipia. tinyurl.com/WebDipia

The Magistrate eagerly awaits the commands of the Council.

What sort of medical personnel are on the island?

I propose we gather 20 of the colonists, and have the farmer oversee the planting of our seeds, using them as labourers, straight away. That'll get him out doing something useful and off our minds for a while.

Magistrate:
- Why has the flow of pearls slowed so much?
- What is the disposition of the natives?
- Do you have any specialty workers of your own here? (carpenters, Doctors, masons, Blacksmiths)
- What is the disposition of the colonists?
- Explain how we harvest pearls.

Can the Magistrate give us an update on Point production? How does it proceed, how many are involved?

It would also be a good idea to get an assessment of the local talent -- of the 1,000 colonists, what skills do they possess? Who amongst them demonstrate leadership abilities? And most importantly, are there rabble-rousers amongst the colonists causing problems?

Finally, what is the threat asseesment? What dangers do we face, from human, to animals, to disease?

I was going to go one at a time, but I suppose asking all at once works too.

Also:
Are there any institutions of higher learning here?
What language is spoken? (I hope it is our native tongue)
What is the highest level of technology you have here?

Did the Governor not have Royal Guard here before he died? What was his specific cause of death?

Can we look into the status of Councilor Dresden? He hasn't voted for any of the matters in regards to the HC.