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Executive branch Pitcairn Islands, in 35 editions.
The entry for Pitcairn Islands published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 28 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 28
- 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,
- island magistrate
British monarch, governor, island magistrate
Published as “Executive branch”
- British monarch,
- governor,
- island magistrate
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by the Governor and UK High Commissioner to New Zealand David Joseph MOSS (since NA 1990)
- Head of Government:
- Island Magistrate and Chairman of the Island Council Brian YOUNG (since NA 1985)
Published as “Elections”
- Island Council:
- last held NA (next to be held NA);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (11 total, 5 elected) number of seats by party NA
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
British monarch, governor, island magistrate
Chief of State:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by the Governor and
UK High Commissioner to New Zealand David Joseph MOSS (since NA 1990)
Head of Government:
Island Magistrate and Chairman of the Island Council Brian YOUNG (since NA
1985)
Island Council:
last held NA (next to be held NA); results - percent of vote by party NA;
seats - (11 total, 5 elected) number of seats by party NA
Published as “Elections”
- Island Council:
- last held NA (next to be held NA);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (11 total, 5 elected) number of seats by party NA
Published as “Executive branch”
- British monarch,
- governor,
- island magistrate
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by the Governor and UK High Commissioner to New Zealand David Joseph MOSS (since NA 1990)
- Head of Government:
- Island Magistrate and Chairman of the Island Council Jay WARREN (since NA)
Island Council:
last held NA (next to be held NA); results - percent of vote by party NA;
seats - (11 total, 5 elected) number of seats by party NA
British monarch, governor, island magistrate
Chief of State:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by the Governor and
UK High Commissioner to New Zealand David Joseph MOSS (since NA 1990)
Head of Government:
Island Magistrate and Chairman of the Island Council Brian YOUNG Jay WARREN (since NA NA)
1985)
Island Council:
last held NA (next to be held NA); results - percent of vote by party NA;
seats - (11 total, 5 elected) number of seats by party NA
The entry for Pitcairn Islands did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (non-resident) of the Pitcairn Islands Robert John ALSTON (since NA);
- Commissioner (non-resident) G.D. HARRAWAY (since NA; is the liaison person between the governor and the Island Council)
- head of government:
- Island Magistrate and Chairman of the Island Council Jay WARREN (since NA)
Island Council: chief of
last held NA (next to be held NA); results - percent of vote by party NA;
seats - (11 total, 5 elected) number of seats by party NA
British monarch, governor, island magistrate
ChiefState:state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952),
represented by the Governor andUK High Commissioner to New Zealand David Joseph MOSS (since NA 1990) and GovernorHead (non-resident) of Government: the Pitcairn Islands Robert John ALSTON (since NA);
Commissioner (non-resident) G.D. HARRAWAY (since NA; is the liaison
person between the governor and the Island Council)
head of government: Island Magistrate and Chairman of the Island
Council Jay WARREN (since NA)
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (of the United Kingdom since 6 February 1952) is a hereditary monarch, represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (non-resident) of the Pitcairn Islands Robert John ALSTON (since NA August 1994);
- Commissioner (non-resident) G. D. HARRAWAY (since NA; is the liaison person between the governor and the Island Council)
- head of government:
- Island Magistrate and Chairman of the Island Council Jay WARREN (since NA); the island magistrate is elected every three years
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since (of the United Kingdom since 6 February 1952),
February 1952) is a hereditary monarch, represented by UK High
Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor
Pitcairn Islands Robert John ALSTON (since NA); NA August 1994);
Commissioner (non-resident) G.D. G. D. HARRAWAY (since NA; is the liaison
person between the governor and the Island Council)
head of government: Island Magistrate and Chairman of the Island
Council Jay WARREN (since NA) NA); the island magistrate is elected
every three years
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952), represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (non-resident) of the Pitcairn Islands Robert John ALSTON (since NA August 1994);
- Commissioner (non-resident) G. D. HARRAWAY (since NA; is the liaison person between the governor and the Island Council)
- head of government:
- Island Magistrate and Chairman of the Island Council Jay WARREN (since NA)
- cabinet:
- NA
- elections :
- the queen is a hereditary monarch;
- island magistrate elected by popular vote for a three-year term;
- last known election held NA December 1993 (next to be held NA December 1996)
- election results:
- Jay WARREN re-elected island magistrate; percent of vote - NA
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (of of the United Kingdom since UK (since 61952) is a hereditary monarch, 1952),
represented by UK High
(non-resident) of the
August 1994);
the liaison
head of government: Island Magistrate and Chairman of the Island
Council Jay WARREN (since NA); NA)
cabinet: NA
elections : the queen is a hereditary monarch; island magistrate is
elected by popular vote for a three-year term; last known electionevery three years held NA December 1993 (next to be held NA December 1996)
election results: Jay WARREN re-elected island magistrate; percent of
vote - NA
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952), represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (non-resident) of the Pitcairn Islands Robert John ALSTON (since NA August 1994);
- Commissioner (non-resident) G. D. HARRAWAY (since NA; is the liaison person between the governor and the Island Council)
- head of government:
- Island Magistrate and Chairman of the Island Council Jay WARREN (since NA)
- cabinet:
- NA
- elections:
- the queen is a hereditary monarch;
- island magistrate elected by popular vote for a three-year term;
- last known election held NA December 1993 (next to be held NA December 1996)
- election results:
- Jay WARREN re-elected island magistrate; percent of vote-NA
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952),
represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor
(non-resident) of the Pitcairn Islands Robert John ALSTON (since NA
August 1994); Commissioner (non-resident) G. D. HARRAWAY (since NA; is
the liaison person between the governor and the Island Council)
head of government: Island Magistrate and Chairman of the Island
Council Jay WARREN (since NA)
cabinet: NAelections : elections: the queen is a hereditary monarch; island magistrate
elected by popular vote for a three-year term; last known election
held NA December 1993 (next to be held NA December 1996)
election results: Jay WARREN re-elected island magistrate; percent ofvote - NA vote-NA
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Robert John ALSTON (since NA August 1994);
- Commissioner (nonresident) G. D. HARRAWAY (since NA; is the liaison person between the governor and the Island Council)
- head of government:
- Island Magistrate and Chairman of the Island Council Jay WARREN (since NA)
- cabinet:
- NA
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- high commissioner and commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- island magistrate elected by popular vote for a three-year term;
- last known election held NA December 1993 (next to be held NA December 1996)
- election results:
- Jay WARREN reelected island magistrate; percent of vote--NA
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952),
represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor(non-resident) (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Robert John ALSTON (since NA
August 1994); Commissioner (non-resident) (nonresident) G. D. HARRAWAY (since NA; is
is the liaison person between the governor and the Island Council)
head of government: Island Magistrate and Chairman of the Island
Council Jay WARREN (since NA)
cabinet: NA
elections: the queen monarch is a hereditary hereditary; high commissioner and
commissioner appointed by the monarch; island magistrate
popular vote for a three-year term; last known election
December 1993 (next to be held NA December 1996)
election results: Jay WARREN re-elected reelected island magistrate; percent ofvote-NA vote--NA
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Martin WILLIAMS (since NA May 1998);
- Commissioner (nonresident) Leon SALT (since NA; is the liaison person between the governor and the Island Council)
- head of government:
- Island Magistrate and Chairman of the Island Council Jay WARREN (since NA)
- cabinet:
- NA
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- high commissioner and commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- island magistrate elected by popular vote for a three-year term;
- last known election held NA December 1993 (next was to be held NA December 1996)
- election results:
- Jay WARREN reelected island magistrate; percent of vote - NA
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952),Robert John ALSTON Martin WILLIAMS (since NA
August 1994);G. D. HARRAWAY Leon SALT (since NA;
head of government: Island Magistrate and Chairman of the Island
cabinet: NA
elections: the monarch is hereditary; high commissioner and
election results: Jay WARREN reelected island magistrate; percent of
vote--NA
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Martin WILLIAMS (since NA May 1998);
- Commissioner (nonresident) Leon SALT (since NA; is the liaison person between the governor and the Island Council) head of government: Island Magistrate and Chairman of the Island Council Jay WARREN (since NA) cabinet: NA elections: the monarch is hereditary;
- high commissioner and commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- island magistrate elected every three years in December by popular vote for a three-year term;
- last election held NA December 1999 (next to be held NA December 2002) election results: Lea BROWN elected island magistrate;
- percent of vote - NA%
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Martin WILLIAMS (since NA May 1998); Commissioner (nonresident) Leon SALT (since NA; is the liaison person between the governor and the Island Council)known election held NA December 1993 1999 (next was to be held NA December 1996)2002) election results: Jay WARREN reelected Lea BROWN elected island magistrate; percent of vote - NA NA%
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Martin WILLIAMS (since NA May 1998);
- Commissioner (nonresident) Leon SALT (since NA);
- serves as liaison between the governor and the Island Council
- election results:
- elected mayor; percent of vote - NA%
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner and commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- island magistrate elected by popular vote for a three-year term;
- election last held NA December 1999 (next to be held NA December 2002)
- head of government:
- Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Steve CHRISTIAN (since NA)
- cabinet:
- NA
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Martin WILLIAMS (since NA May 1998); Commissioner (nonresident) Leon SALT (since NA; is the NA); serves as liaison person between the governor and the Island Council) head of government: Island Magistrate and Chairman of the Island Council Jay WARREN (since NA) cabinet: NA
election results: elected mayor; percent of vote - NA%
elections: the monarch monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner and commissioner appointed by the monarch; island magistrate elected every three years in December by popular vote for a three-year term; last election last held NA December 1999 (next to be held NA December 2002) election results: Lea BROWN elected island magistrate; percent
head of vote - NA% government: Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Steve CHRISTIAN (since NA)
cabinet: NA
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Richard FELL (since NA December 2001);
- Commissioner (nonresident) Leon SALT (since NA);
- serves as liaison between the governor and the Island Council
- election results:
- Steve CHRISTIAN elected mayor; percent of vote - NA%
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner and commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- island magistrate elected by popular vote for a three-year term;
- election last held NA December 1999 (next to be held NA December 2002)
- head of government:
- Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Steve CHRISTIAN (since 7 December 1999)
- cabinet:
- NA
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Martin WILLIAMS Richard FELL (since NA May 1998); December 2001); Commissioner (nonresident) Leon SALT (since NA); serves as liaison between the governor and the Island Council
election results: Steve CHRISTIAN elected mayor; percent of vote - NA%
elections: the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner and commissioner appointed by the monarch; island magistrate elected by popular vote for a three-year term; election last held NA December 1999 (next to be held NA December 2002)
head of government: Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Steve CHRISTIAN (since NA) 7 December 1999)
cabinet: NA
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Richard FELL (since NA December 2001);
- Commissioner (nonresident) Leslie JACQUES (since November 2003);
- serves as liaison between the governor and the Island Council
- head of government:
- mayor and chairman of the Island Council Jay WARREN (since 15 December 2004)
- cabinet:
- NA
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner and commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- island mayor elected by popular vote for a three-year term;
- election last held December 2004 (next to be held December 2007)
- election results:
- Jay WARREN elected mayor and chairman of the Island Council
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Richard FELL (since NA December 2001); Commissioner (nonresident) Leon SALT Leslie JACQUES (since NA); November 2003); serves as liaison between the governor and the Island Councilelection results: Steve CHRISTIAN elected mayor; percent head of vote - NA% government: mayor and chairman of the Island Council Jay WARREN (since 15 December 2004)
cabinet: NA
elections: the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner and commissioner appointed by the monarch; island magistrate mayor elected by popular vote for a three-year term; election last held NA December 1999 2004 (next to be held NA December 2002) 2007)head of government: Mayor election results: Jay WARREN elected mayor and Chairman chairman of the Island Council Steve CHRISTIAN (since 7 December 1999)
cabinet: NA
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Richard FELL (since NA December 2001);
- Commissioner (nonresident) Leslie JAQUES (since September 2003);
- serves as liaison between the governor and the Island Council
- head of government:
- Governor Richard FELL; mayor and chairman of the Island Council Jay WARREN (since 15 December 2004)
- cabinet:
- NA
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- high commissioner and commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- island mayor elected by popular vote for a three-year term;
- election last held December 2004 (next to be held December 2007)
- election results:
- Jay WARREN elected mayor and chairman of the Island Council
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Richard FELL (since NA December 2001); Commissioner (nonresident) Leslie JACQUES JAQUES (since November September 2003); serves as liaison between the governor and the Island Council
head of government: Governor Richard FELL; mayor and chairman of the Island Council Jay WARREN (since 15 December 2004)
cabinet: NA
elections: the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner and commissioner appointed by the monarch; island mayor elected by popular vote for a three-year term; election last held December 2004 (next to be held December 2007)
election results: Jay WARREN elected mayor and chairman of the Island Council
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands George FERGUSSON (since April 2006);
- Commissioner (nonresident) Leslie JAQUES (since September 2003) serves as liaison between the governor and the Island Council
- head of government:
- Governor George FERGUSSON (since April 2006); Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Jay WARREN (since 15 December 2004)
- cabinet:
- NA
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor and commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- island mayor elected by popular vote for a three-year term;
- election last held December 2004 (next to be held December 2007)
- election results:
- Jay WARREN elected mayor and chairman of the Island Council
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Richard FELL George FERGUSSON (since NA December 2001); April 2006); Commissioner (nonresident) Leslie JAQUES (since September 2003); 2003) serves as liaison between the governor and the Island Council
head of government: Governor Richard FELL; mayor George FERGUSSON (since April 2006); Mayor and chairman Chairman of the Island Council Jay WARREN (since 15 December 2004)
cabinet: NA
elections: the monarchy is hereditary; high commissioner governor and commissioner appointed by the monarch; island mayor elected by popular vote for a three-year term; election last held December 2004 (next to be held December 2007)
election results: Jay WARREN elected mayor and chairman of the Island Council
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952);
- represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands George FERGUSSON (since April 2006);
- Commissioner (nonresident) Leslie JAQUES (since September 2003) serves as liaison between the governor and the Island Council
- head of government:
- Governor George FERGUSSON (since April 2006); Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Jay WARREN (since 15 December 2004)
- cabinet:
- NA
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor and commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- island mayor elected by popular vote for a three-year term;
- election last held December 2004 (next to be held in December 2007)
- election results:
- Jay WARREN elected mayor and chairman of the Island Council
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), 1952); represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands George FERGUSSON (since April 2006); Commissioner (nonresident) Leslie JAQUES (since September 2003) serves as liaison between the governor and the Island Council
head of government: Governor George FERGUSSON (since April 2006); Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Jay WARREN (since 15 December 2004)
cabinet: NA
elections: the monarchy is hereditary; governor and commissioner appointed by the monarch; island mayor elected by popular vote for a three-year term; election last held December 2004 (next to be held in December 2007)
election results: Jay WARREN elected mayor and chairman of the Island Council
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952);
- represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands George FERGUSSON (since April 2006);
- Commissioner (nonresident) Leslie JAQUES (since September 2003) serves as liaison between the governor and the Island Council
- head of government:
- Governor George FERGUSSON (since April 2006); Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Mike WARREN (since 1 January 2008)
- cabinet:
- NA
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor and commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- island mayor elected by popular vote for a three-year term;
- election last held December 2004 (next to be held in December 2007)
- election results:
- Jay WARREN elected mayor and chairman of the Island Council
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands George FERGUSSON (since April 2006); Commissioner (nonresident) Leslie JAQUES (since September 2003) serves as liaison between the governor and the Island Council
head of government: Governor George FERGUSSON (since April 2006); Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Jay Mike WARREN (since 15 December 2004) 1 January 2008)
cabinet: NA
elections: the monarchy is hereditary; governor and commissioner appointed by the monarch; island mayor elected by popular vote for a three-year term; election last held December 2004 (next to be held in December 2007)
election results: Jay WARREN elected mayor and chairman of the Island Council
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952);
- represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands George FERGUSSON (since April 2006);
- Commissioner (nonresident) Leslie JAQUES (since September 2003) serves as liaison between the governor and the Island Council
- head of government:
- Governor George FERGUSSON (since April 2006); Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Mike WARREN (since 1 January 2008)
- cabinet:
- NA
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor and commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- island mayor elected by popular vote for a three-year term;
- election last held December 2007 (next to be held in December 2010)
- election results:
- Mike WARREN elected mayor and chairman of the Island Council
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands George FERGUSSON (since April 2006); Commissioner (nonresident) Leslie JAQUES (since September 2003) serves as liaison between the governor and the Island Council
head of government:
Governor George FERGUSSON (since April 2006); Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Mike WARREN (since 1 January 2008)
cabinet:
NA
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; governor and commissioner appointed by the monarch; island mayor elected by popular vote for a three-year term; election last held December 2004 2007 (next to be held in December 2007) 2010)
election results: Jay
Mike WARREN elected mayor and chairman of the Island Council
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952);
- represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands George FERGUSSON (since April 2006);
- Commissioner (nonresident) Leslie JAQUES (since September 2003) serves as liaison between the governor and the Island Council
- head of government:
- Governor George FERGUSSON (since April 2006); Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Mike WARREN (since 1 January 2008)
- cabinet:
NA
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- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor and commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- island mayor elected by popular vote for a three-year term;
- election last held in December 2007 (next to be held in December 2010)
- election results:
- Mike WARREN elected mayor and chairman of the Island Council
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands George FERGUSSON (since April 2006); Commissioner (nonresident) Leslie JAQUES (since September 2003) serves as liaison between the governor and the Island Council
head of government:
Governor George FERGUSSON (since April 2006); Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Mike WARREN (since 1 January 2008)
cabinet:
NA
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elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; governor and commissioner appointed by the monarch; island mayor elected by popular vote for a three-year term; election last held in December 2007 (next to be held in December 2010)
election results:
Mike WARREN elected mayor and chairman of the Island Council
The same text in 2011 and 2012.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952);
- represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Victoria M. TREADELL (since May 2010);
- Commissioner (nonresident) Leslie JAQUES (since September 2003) serves as liaison between the governor and the Island Council
- head of government:
- Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Mike WARREN (since 1 January 2008)
- cabinet:
NA
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- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor and commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- island mayor elected by popular vote for a three-year term;
- election last held in December 2010 (next to be held in December 2013)
- election results:
- Mike WARREN reelected mayor and chairman of the Island Council
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands George FERGUSSON Victoria M. TREADELL (since April 2006); May 2010); Commissioner (nonresident) Leslie JAQUES (since September 2003) serves as liaison between the governor and the Island Council
head of government:Governor George FERGUSSON (since April 2006); Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Mike WARREN (since 1 January 2008)
cabinet:
NA
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elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; governor and commissioner appointed by the monarch; island mayor elected by popular vote for a three-year term; election last held in December 2007 2010 (next to be held in December 2010) 2013)
election results:
Mike WARREN elected reelected mayor and chairman of the Island Council
The same text in 2013 and 2014.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952);
- represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Victoria M. TREADELL (since May 2010);
- Commissioner (nonresident) Leslie JAQUES (since September 2003) serves as liaison between the governor and the Island Council
- head of government:
- Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Shawn CHRISTIAN (since 13 November 2013)
- cabinet:
NA
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- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor and commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- island mayor elected by popular vote for a three-year term;
- election last held in November 2013 (next to be held not later than December 2016)
- election results:
- Shawn CHRISTIAN elected mayor and chairman of the Island Council
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Victoria M. TREADELL (since May 2010); Commissioner (nonresident) Leslie JAQUES (since September 2003) serves as liaison between the governor and the Island Council
head of government:
Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Mike WARREN Shawn CHRISTIAN (since 1 January 2008) 13 November 2013)
cabinet:
NA
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elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; governor and commissioner appointed by the monarch; island mayor elected by popular vote for a three-year term; election last held in December 2010 November 2013 (next to be held in not later than December 2013) 2016)
election results:Mike WARREN reelected Shawn CHRISTIAN elected mayor and chairman of the Island Council
The same text in 2015 and 2016.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952);
- represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Jonathan SINCLAIR (since August 2014);
- Commissioner (nonresident) Leslie JAQUES (since September 2003) serves as liaison between the governor and the Island Council
- head of government:
- Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Shawn CHRISTIAN (since 13 November 2013)
- cabinet:
- none
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor and commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- island mayor directly elected by majority popular vote for a 3-year term;
- election last held on 12 November 2013 (next to be held not later than December 2016)
- election results:
- Shawn CHRISTIAN elected mayor and chairman of the Island Council; Island Council vote count in third round - Shawn CHRISTIAN 20, Simon YOUNG 19
chief of state:Victoria M. TREADELL Jonathan SINCLAIR (since May 2010); August 2014); Commissioner (nonresident) Leslie JAQUES (since September 2003) serves as liaison between the governor and the Island Council
head of government:
cabinet:
NA
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elections:
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor and commissioner appointed by the monarch; island mayor directly elected by majority popular vote for a three-year 3-year term; election last held in on 12 November 2013 (next to be held not later than December 2016)
election results:
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952);
- represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Jonathan SINCLAIR (since August 2014);
- Commissioner (nonresident) Leslie JAQUES (since September 2003) serves as liaison between the governor and the Island Council
- head of government:
- Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Shawn CHRISTIAN (since 9 November 2016)
- cabinet:
- none
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor and commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- island mayor directly elected by majority popular vote for a 3-year term;
- election last held on 9 November 2016 (next to be held not later than December 2019)
- election results:
- Shawn CHRISTIAN reelected mayor and chairman of the Island Council; Island Council vote - NA
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Jonathan SINCLAIR (since August 2014); Commissioner (nonresident) Leslie JAQUES (since September 2003) serves as liaison between the governor and the Island Council
head of government: Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Shawn CHRISTIAN (since 13 9 November 2013) 2016)
cabinet: none
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor and commissioner appointed by the monarch; island mayor directly elected by majority popular vote for a 3-year term; election last held on 12 9 November 2013 2016 (next to be held not later than December 2016) 2019)
election results: Shawn CHRISTIAN elected reelected mayor and chairman of the Island Council; Island Council vote count in third round - Shawn CHRISTIAN 20, Simon YOUNG 19 NA
The same text in 2018 and 2019.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952);
- represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Laura CLARK (since 25 January 2018)
- head of government:
- Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Shawn CHRISTIAN (since 9 November 2016)
- cabinet:
- none
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor and commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- island mayor directly elected by majority popular vote for a 3-year term;
- election last held on 9 November 2016 (next to be held not later than December 2019)
- election results:
- Shawn CHRISTIAN reelected mayor and chairman of the Island Council; Island Council vote - NA
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Jonathan SINCLAIR (since August 2014); Commissioner (nonresident) Leslie JAQUES Laura CLARK (since September 2003) serves as liaison between the governor and the Island Council 25 January 2018)
head of government: Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Shawn CHRISTIAN (since 9 November 2016)
cabinet: none
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor and commissioner appointed by the monarch; island mayor directly elected by majority popular vote for a 3-year term; election last held on 9 November 2016 (next to be held not later than December 2019)
election results: Shawn CHRISTIAN reelected mayor and chairman of the Island Council; Island Council vote - NA
The same text in 2020 and 2021.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952);
- represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Laura CLARK (since 25 January 2018)
- head of government:
- Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Charlene WARREN-PEU (since 1 January 2020)
- cabinet:
- none
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor and commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- island mayor directly elected by majority popular vote for a 3-year term;
- election last held on 6 November 2019 (next to be held not later than December 2022)
- election results:
- Charlene WARREN-PEU elected mayor and chairman of the Island Council; Island Council vote - NA
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Laura CLARK (since 25 January 2018)
head of government: Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Shawn CHRISTIAN Charlene WARREN-PEU (since 9 November 2016) 1 January 2020)
cabinet: none
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor and commissioner appointed by the monarch; island mayor directly elected by majority popular vote for a 3-year term; election last held on 9 6 November 2016 2019 (next to be held not later than December 2019) 2022)
election results: Shawn CHRISTIAN reelected Charlene WARREN-PEU elected mayor and chairman of the Island Council; Island Council vote - NA
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022);
- represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Iona THOMAS (since 9 August 2022)
- head of government:
- Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Charlene WARREN-PEU (since 1 January 2020)
- cabinet:
- none
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor and commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- island mayor directly elected by majority popular vote for a 3-year term;
- election last held on 9 November 2022 (next to be held not later than December 2025)
- election results:
- Simon YOUNG elected mayor and chairman of the Island Council;
- Island Council vote - NA;
- takes office 1 January 2023
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II King CHARLES III (since 6 February 1952); 8 September 2022); represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Laura CLARK Iona THOMAS (since 25 January 2018) 9 August 2022)
head of government: Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Charlene WARREN-PEU (since 1 January 2020)
cabinet: none
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor and commissioner appointed by the monarch; island mayor directly elected by majority popular vote for a 3-year term; election last held on 6 9 November 2019 2022 (next to be held not later than December 2022) 2025)
election results: Charlene WARREN-PEU Simon YOUNG elected mayor and chairman of the Island Council; Island Council vote - NA NA; takes office 1 January 2023
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022);
- represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Iona THOMAS (since 9 August 2022)
- head of government:
- Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Charlene WARREN-PEU (since 1 January 2020)
- cabinet:
- none
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor and commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- island mayor directly elected by majority popular vote for a 3-year term;
- election last held on 9 November 2022 (next to be held not later than December 2025)
- election results:
- Simon YOUNG elected mayor and chairman of the Island Council;
- Island Council vote - NA;
- took office 1 January 2023
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Iona THOMAS (since 9 August 2022)
head of government: Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Charlene WARREN-PEU (since 1 January 2020)
cabinet: none
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor and commissioner appointed by the monarch; island mayor directly elected by majority popular vote for a 3-year term; election last held on 9 November 2022 (next to be held not later than December 2025)
election results: Simon YOUNG elected mayor and chairman of the Island Council; Island Council vote - NA; takes took office 1 January 2023
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022);
- represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Iona THOMAS (since 9 August 2022)
- head of government:
- Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Simon YOUNG (since 1 January 2023)
- cabinet:
- none
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor and commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- island mayor directly elected by majority popular vote for a 3-year term;
- election last held on 9 November 2022 (next to be held no later than December 2025)
- election results:
- Simon YOUNG elected mayor and chairman of the Island Council; Island Council vote - NA
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Iona THOMAS (since 9 August 2022)
head of government: Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Charlene WARREN-PEU Simon YOUNG (since 1 January 2020) 2023)
cabinet: none
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor and commissioner appointed by the monarch; island mayor directly elected by majority popular vote for a 3-year term; election last held on 9 November 2022 (next to be held not no later than December 2025)
election results: Simon YOUNG elected mayor and chairman of the Island Council; Island Council vote - NA; took office 1 January 2023 NA
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022);
- represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Iona THOMAS (since 9 August 2022)
- head of government:
- Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Shawn CHRISTIAN (since 5 November 2025)
- cabinet:
- none
- election/appointment process:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor and commissioner appointed by the monarch;
- island mayor directly elected by majority popular vote for a 3-year term
- most recent election date:
- 5 November 2025
- election results:
- Shawn CHRISTIAN elected mayor and chairman of the Island Council
- expected date of next election:
- November 2028
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Iona THOMAS (since 9 August 2022)
head of government: Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Simon YOUNG Shawn CHRISTIAN (since 1 January 2023) 5 November 2025)
cabinet: noneelections/appointments: election/appointment process: the monarchy is hereditary; governor and commissioner appointed by the monarch; island mayor directly elected by majority popular vote for a 3-year term; term
most recent election last held on 9 date: 5 November 2022 (next to be held no later than December 2025) 2025
election results: Simon YOUNG Shawn CHRISTIAN elected mayor and chairman of the Island Council; Island Council vote - NA
expected date of next election: November 2028
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Pitcairn Islands: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/pitcairn-islands/executive-branch.