Deputy Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands
| Deputy Governor of Turks and Caicos Islands | |
|---|---|
Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands | |
| Style | Her Excellency |
| Status | Head of Civil Service |
| Member of | Cabinet |
| Reports to | Governor |
| Term length | At His Majesty's pleasure |
| Inaugural holder | Mahala Wynns |
| Website | https://gov.tc/deputy-governor |
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| Constitution |
| Administrative divisions |
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]
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
His Majesty's pleasure.[3]
Responsibilities
In addition to acting in place of 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
- House of Assembly
- Directorate Services
- Contracts & Corporate Performance Management
- The government’s Press Office
Office-holders
| Name | Period |
|---|---|
| Mahala Wynns[4] | 2006–2013 |
| Anya Williams[5] | 2013–present |
References
- ^ "Office of the Deputy Governor". Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Retrieved 2022-12-18.
- ^ "Caribbean Elections Biography | Anya Williams". www.caribbeanelections.com. Retrieved 2022-12-18.
- ^ The Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands Archived 2013-07-21 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Deputy Governor for Turks & Caicos, Caribbean Net News, 15. September 2006 Archived 2008-10-14 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Anya Williams elected new Deputy Governor of Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Sun
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