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Executive branch Gibraltar, in 35 editions.
The entry for Gibraltar published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 26 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 26
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- British monarch,
- governor,
- chief minister,
- Gibraltar Council,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
British monarch, governor, chief minister, Gibraltar Council, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Executive branch”
- British monarch,
- governor,
- chief minister,
- Gibraltar Council,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor and Commander in Chief Adm. Sir Derek REFFELL (since NA 1989)
- Head of Government:
- Chief Minister Joe BOSSANO (since 25 March 1988)
Published as “Elections”
- House of Assembly:
- last held on 24 March 1988 (next to be held March 1992);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (18 total, 15 elected) SL 8, GCL/AACR 7
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
British monarch, governor, chief minister, Gibraltar Council, Council of
Ministers (cabinet)
Chief of State:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor and
Commander in Chief Adm. Sir Derek REFFELL (since NA 1989)
Head of Government:
Chief Minister Joe BOSSANO (since 25 March 1988)
House of Assembly:
last held on 24 March 1988 (next to be held March 1992); results - percent
of vote by party NA; seats - (18 total, 15 elected) SL 8, GCL/AACR 7
Published as “Elections”
- House of Assembly:
- last held on 16 January 1992 (next to be held January 1996);
- results - SL 73.3%;
- seats - (18 total, 15 elected) number of seats by party NA
Published as “Executive branch”
- British monarch,
- governor,
- chief minister,
- Gibraltar Council,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor and Commander in Chief Adm. Sir Derek REFFELL (since NA 1989)
- Head of Government:
- Chief Minister Joe BOSSANO (since 25 March 1988)
House of Assembly:
last held on 16 January 1992 (next to be held January 1996); results - SL
73.3%; seats - (18 total, 15 elected) number of seats by party NA
British monarch, governor, chief minister, Gibraltar Council, Council of
Ministers (cabinet)
Chief of State:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor and
Commander in Chief Adm. Sir Derek REFFELL (since NA 1989)
Head of Government:
Chief Minister Joe BOSSANO (since 25 March 1988)
House of Assembly:
last held on 24 March 1988 (next to be held March 1992); results - percent
of vote by party NA; seats - (18 total, 15 elected) SL 8, GCL/AACR 7
The entry for Gibraltar did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor and Commander in Chief Gen. Sir John CHAPPLE (since NA March 1993)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Joe BOSSANO (since 25 March 1988)
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952),
represented by Governor and Commander in Chief Gen. Sir John CHAPPLE
(since NA March 1993)
head of government: Chief Minister Joe BOSSANO (since 25 March 1988)
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (of the United Kingdom since 6 February 1952), a hereditary monarch, is represented by Governor and Commander in Chief Field Marshal Sir John CHAPPLE (since NA March 1993)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Joe BOSSANO (since 25 March 1988) was appointed by the governor
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since (of the United Kingdom since 6
February 1952),
Commander in Chief Gen. Field Marshal Sir John CHAPPLE
1993)
head of government: Chief Minister Joe BOSSANO (since 25 March 1988)
was appointed by the governor
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor Admiral Sir Richard LUCE (NA February 1997)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Peter CARUANA (since 17 May 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed from among the elected members of the House of Assembly by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
note: there is also a Gibraltar Council that advises the governor
- elections:
- none;
- the queen is a hereditary monarch;
- governor appointed by the queen;
- chief minister appointed by the governor
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952),
represented by Governor Admiral Sir Richard LUCE (NA February 1997)
head of government: Chief Minister Peter CARUANA (since 17 May 1996)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed from among the elected members
of the House of Assembly by the governor in consultation with the
chief minister
note: there is also a Gibraltar Council that advises the governor
elections: none; the queen is a hereditary monarch; governor appointed
by the queen; chief minister appointed by the governor
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor Admiral Sir Richard LUCE (24 February 1997)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Peter CARUANA (since 17 May 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed from among the elected members of the House of Assembly by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
note: there is also a Gibraltar Council that advises the governor
- elections:
- none;
- the queen is a hereditary monarch;
- governor appointed by the queen;
- chief minister appointed by the governor
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952),
represented by Governor Admiral Sir Richard LUCE (NA (24 February 1997)
head of government: Chief Minister Peter CARUANA (since 17 May 1996)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed from among the elected members
of the House of Assembly by the governor in consultation with the
chief minister
note: there is also a Gibraltar Council that advises the governor
elections: none; the queen is a hereditary monarch; governor appointed
by the queen; chief minister appointed by the governor
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952),
- represented by Governor and Commander-in-Chief,
- the Right Honorable Sir Richard LUCE (since 24 February 1997)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Peter CARUANA (since 17 May 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed from among the elected members of the House of Assembly by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
note: there is also a Gibraltar Council that advises the governor
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- chief minister appointed by the governor
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952),
represented by Governor Admiral and Commander-in-Chief, the Right Honorable
Sir Richard LUCE (24 (since 24 February 1997)
head of government: Chief Minister Peter CARUANA (since 17 May 1996)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed from among the elected members
members of the House of Assembly by the governor in consultation
with the
note: there is also a Gibraltar Council that advises the governor
elections: none; the queen monarch is a hereditary monarch; hereditary; governor appointed
the queen; monarch; chief minister appointed by the governor
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor and Commander-in-Chief, the Right Honorable Sir Richard LUCE (since 24 February 1997);
- note - a new governor has been appointed and will arrive in March 2000
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Peter CARUANA (since 17 May 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed from among the 15 elected members of the House of Assembly by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
note: there is also a Gibraltar Council that advises the governor
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- chief minister appointed by the governor
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952),1997) 1997); note - a new governor has been appointed and will arrive in March 2000
head of government: Chief Minister Peter CARUANA (since 17 May 1996)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed from among the 15 elected
note: there is also a Gibraltar Council that advises the governor
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor appointed by
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor and Commander-in-Chief David DURIE (since 5 April 2000);
- note - DURIE was appointed in February 2000 but took office in April 2000 head of government: Chief Minister Peter CARUANA (since 17 May 1996) cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed from among the 15 elected members of the House of Assembly by the governor in consultation with the chief minister;
- note - there is also a Gibraltar Council that advises the governor elections: none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- chief minister appointed by the governor
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor and Commander-in-Chief, the Right Honorable Sir Richard LUCE Commander-in-Chief David DURIE (since 24 February 1997); 5 April 2000); note - a new governor has been DURIE was appointed and will arrive in March February 2000minister minister; note - there is also a Gibraltar Council that advises the governor
note:
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor and Commander-in-Chief David DURIE (since 5 April 2000);
- note - Sir Francis RICHARDS was appointed governor 18 December 2002 and will take office in May 2003
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Peter CARUANA (since 17 May 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed from among the 15 elected members of the House of Assembly by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor and Commander-in-Chief David DURIE (since 5 April 2000); note - DURIE Sir Francis RICHARDS was appointed in February 2000 but took governor 18 December 2002 and will take office in April 2000 May 2003
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
head of government: Chief Minister Peter CARUANA (since 17 May 1996)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed from among the 15 elected members of the House of Assembly by the governor in consultation with the chief minister; note - there is also a Gibraltar Council that advises the governor elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; chief minister appointed by the governor
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor and Commander-in-Chief Sir Francis RICHARDS (since 27 May 2003)
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Peter CARUANA (since 17 May 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed from among the 15 elected members of the House of Assembly by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor and Commander-in-Chief David DURIE (since 5 April 2000); note - Sir Francis RICHARDS was appointed governor 18 December 2002 and will take office in (since 27 May 2003 2003)
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
head of government: Chief Minister Peter CARUANA (since 17 May 1996)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed from among the 15 elected members of the House of Assembly by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
The same text in 2004 and 2005.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor and Commander-in-Chief Sir Francis RICHARDS (since 27 May 2003)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Peter CARUANA (since 17 May 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed from among the 15 elected members of the House of Assembly by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor and Commander-in-Chief Sir Francis RICHARDS (since 27 May 2003)elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governorhead of government: Chief Minister Peter CARUANA (since 17 May 1996)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed from among the 15 elected members of the House of Assembly by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor Sir Robert FULTON (since 27 October 2006)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Peter CARUANA (since 17 May 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed from among the 15 elected members of the House of Assembly by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor and Commander-in-Chief Sir Francis RICHARDS Robert FULTON (since 27 May 2003) October 2006)
head of government: Chief Minister Peter CARUANA (since 17 May 1996)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed from among the 15 elected members of the House of Assembly by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Sir Robert FULTON (since 27 October 2006)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Peter CARUANA (since 17 May 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed from among the 17 elected members of the Parliament by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), 1952); represented by Governor Sir Robert FULTON (since 27 October 2006)
head of government: Chief Minister Peter CARUANA (since 17 May 1996)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed from among the 15 17 elected members of the House of Assembly Parliament by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Sir Robert FULTON (since 27 October 2006)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Peter CARUANA (since 17 May 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed from among the 17 elected members of the Parliament by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Sir Robert FULTON (since 27 October 2006)
head of government: Chief Minister Peter CARUANA (since 17 May 1996)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed from among the 17 elected members of the Parliament by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Sir Robert FULTON (since 27 October 2006)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Peter CARUANA (since 17 May 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed from among the 17 elected members of the Parliament by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Sir Robert FULTON (since 27 October 2006)
head of government:
Chief Minister Peter CARUANA (since 17 May 1996)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed from among the 17 elected members of the Parliament by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
elections:
the monarch is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Vice Admiral Sir Adrian JOHNS (since 26 October 2009)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Peter CARUANA (since 17 May 1996)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed from among the 17 elected members of the Parliament by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Vice Admiral Sir Robert FULTON Adrian JOHNS (since 27 26 October 2006) 2009)
head of government:
Chief Minister Peter CARUANA (since 17 May 1996)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed from among the 17 elected members of the Parliament by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarch monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Vice Admiral Sir Adrian JOHNS (since 26 October 2009)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Fabian PICARDO (since 8 December 2011)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed from among the 17 elected members of the Parliament by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Vice Admiral Sir Adrian JOHNS (since 26 October 2009)
head of government:
Chief Minister Peter CARUANA Fabian PICARDO (since 17 May 1996) 8 December 2011)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed from among the 17 elected members of the Parliament by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Vice Admiral Sir Adrian JOHNS (since 26 October 2009)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Fabian PICARDO (since 9 December 2011)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed from among the 17 elected members of the Parliament by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Vice Admiral Sir Adrian JOHNS (since 26 October 2009)
head of government:
Chief Minister Fabian PICARDO (since 8 9 December 2011)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed from among the 17 elected members of the Parliament by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
The same text in 2013 and 2014.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Sir James DUTTON (since 6 December 2013)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Fabian PICARDO (since 9 December 2011)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed from among the 17 elected members of the Parliament by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Vice Admiral Sir Adrian JOHNS James DUTTON (since 26 October 2009) 6 December 2013)
head of government:
Chief Minister Fabian PICARDO (since 9 December 2011)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed from among the 17 elected members of the Parliament by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Sir James DUTTON (since 6 December 2013); note - Governor DUTTON has resigned and left his post on 28 September 2015; Alison MACMILLAN becomes acting governor; Lt. Gen. Edward DAVIS was appointed governor on 1 October 2015 and will take office in early 2016
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Fabian PICARDO (since 9 December 2011)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed from among the 17 elected members of the Parliament by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed chief minister by the governor
chief of state:2013) 2013); note - Governor DUTTON has resigned and left his post on 28 September 2015; Alison MACMILLAN becomes acting governor; Lt. Gen. Edward DAVIS was appointed governor on 1 October 2015 and will take office in early 2016
head of government:
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or
elections:the leader of the majority coalition is usually appointed chief minister by the governor
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Lt. Gen. Edward DAVIS (since 19 January 2016)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Fabian PICARDO (since 9 December 2011)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed from among the 17 elected members of the Parliament by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed chief minister by the governor
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Sir James DUTTON (since 6 December 2013); note - Governor DUTTON has resigned and left his post on 28 September 2015; Alison MACMILLAN becomes acting governor; Lt. Gen. Edward DAVIS was appointed governor on 1 October 2015 and will take office in early 2016 (since 19 January 2016)
head of government: Chief Minister Fabian PICARDO (since 9 December 2011)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed from among the 17 elected members of the Parliament by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed chief minister by the governor
The same text in 4 editions, 2017 to 2020.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Lt. Gen. Edward DAVIS (since 19 January 2016)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Fabian PICARDO (since 9 December 2011)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed from among the 17 elected members of Parliament by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed chief minister by the governor
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Lt. Gen. Edward DAVIS (since 19 January 2016)
head of government: Chief Minister Fabian PICARDO (since 9 December 2011)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed from among the 17 elected members of the Parliament by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed chief minister by the governor
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Sir David STEEL (since 11 June 2020)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Fabian PICARDO (since 9 December 2011)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed from among the 17 elected members of Parliament by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed chief minister by the governor
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Lt. Gen. Edward DAVIS Sir David STEEL (since 19 January 2016) 11 June 2020)
head of government: Chief Minister Fabian PICARDO (since 9 December 2011)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed from among the 17 elected members of Parliament by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed chief minister by the governor
The same text in 3 editions, 2022 to 2024.
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor Sir David STEEL (since 11 June 2020)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Fabian PICARDO (since 9 December 2011)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed from among the 17 elected members of Parliament by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed chief minister by the governor
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II King CHARLES III (since 6 February 1952); 8 September 2022); represented by Governor Sir David STEEL (since 11 June 2020)
head of government: Chief Minister Fabian PICARDO (since 9 December 2011)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed from among the 17 elected members of Parliament by the governor in consultation with the chief minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed chief minister by the governor
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor Sir David STEEL (since 11 June 2020)
- head of government:
- Chief Minister Fabian PICARDO (since 9 December 2011)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed from among the 17 elected members of Parliament by the governor, in consultation with the chief minister
- election/appointment process:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the governor usually appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition as chief minister
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor Sir David STEEL (since 11 June 2020)
head of government: Chief Minister Fabian PICARDO (since 9 December 2011)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed from among the 17 elected members of Parliament by the governor governor, in consultation with the chief ministerelections/appointments: election/appointment process: the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the governor usually appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed as chief minister by the governor
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