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Deputy Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands

Deputy Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands

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The Deputy Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands is a gubernatorial official who acts as Governor under a dormant commission when the latter is absent from the territory.[1][2]

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The Deputy Governor must be a resident of the Turks and Caicos Islands. They are appointed by the Governor in pursuance of instructions formally given by the monarch through the Foreign Secretary. The Deputy Governor holds office during His Majesty's pleasure.[3]

Responsibilities

In addition to acting in place of the Governor when needed, the Deputy Governor has a wide portfolio of other responsibilities within the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands. As of 2022, this extends to:

  • Heading the public service
  • Being the line manager of the Permanent Secretaries
  • Chairing a Permanent Secretaries’ committee that reviews legislation and decisions for Cabinet.

In addition, the Deputy Governor’s office has direct responsibility for:

  • The Human Resources Management Division of the Government
  • Democratic Services
  • Contracts & Corporate Performance Management
  • The government’s Press Office

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References

  1. [1]
    "Office of the Deputy Governor". Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Retrieved 2022-12-18.
  2. [2]
    "Caribbean Elections Biography | Anya Williams". www.caribbeanelections.com. Retrieved 2022-12-18.
  3. [3]
    The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands Archived 2013-07-21 at the Wayback Machine
  4. [4]
    Deputy Governor for Turks & Caicos, Caribbean Net News, 15. September 2006 Archived 2008-10-14 at the Wayback Machine
  5. [5]
    Anya Williams elected new Deputy Governor of Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Sun


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