| Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members | Pitcairn Islands |
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Dependency status:
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overseas territory of the UK |
Government type:
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NA |
Executive branch:
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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
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 |
Legislative branch:
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unicameral Island Council (11 seats; mayor, deputy mayor, 4 members elected by popular vote, 1 member appointed by the governor, 3 ex officio members including governor, deputy governor, and commissioner; deputy mayor and elected members serve two-year terms)
elections: last held on 24 December 2009 (next to be held on 24 December 2011)
election results: percent of vote - NA; seats - 4 independents |
Judicial branch:
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Magistrate's Court; Supreme Court; Court of Appeal; Judicial Officers are appointed by the Governor |
Political parties and leaders:
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none |
Political pressure groups and leaders:
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none |
Political pressure groups and leaders:
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none |
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