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Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
f . Inherited monarchy with a Governor appointed by the Monarch
Comments: "33.—(1) The executive authority of Pitcairn is vested in Her Majesty.
(2) Subject to this Constitution, the executive authority of Pitcairn shall be exercised on behalf of Her Majesty by the Governor, either directly or through officers subordinate to the Governor."
Source: Constitution Part 4, Article 33(1-2)
http://www.government.pn/Pitcairn%20Islands%20Constitution%20Order%202010.pdf
Verified: 2010/01/12
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
a . Directly elected in general elections (simple majority)
Comments: Constitution
"27.—(1) There shall be a Governor of Pitcairn, who shall be appointed by Her Majesty by Commission under Her Sign Manual and Signet and shall hold office during Her Majesty’s pleasure.
(2) The Governor shall have such functions as are conferred or imposed on him or her by this Constitution or any other law and such other functions as Her Majesty may from time to time be pleased to assign to him or her through a Secretary of State."
Laws of Pitcairn
"3.—[(1) There shall be the following elected officials to be known as Island Officers—
(a) the Mayor, who shall be:
(i) elected for a term of 3 years;
(ii) eligible, upon expiry of his or her term of office, to be elected Mayor for a second term of 3 years;
(b) the Deputy Mayor, who shall be elected for a 2 year 197
Island Officers."
(c) [five Councillors, who shall each be elected for a
2 year term.]
Source: Constitution Part 3, Article 27(1-2)
http://www.government.pn/Pitcairn%20Islands%20Constitution%20Order%202010.pdf
Laws of Pitcairn Chapter XI Local Government Ordinance, Part II, Article 3(1)
http://www.government.pn/Laws/Cap%2011%20-%20Local%20Government%20Ordinance.pdf
Verified: 2019/11/05
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: "33.—(1) The executive authority of Pitcairn is vested in Her Majesty.
(2) Subject to this Constitution, the executive authority of Pitcairn shall be exercised on behalf of Her Majesty by the Governor, either directly or through officers subordinate to the Governor."
Source: Constitution Part 4, Article 33(1-2)
http://www.government.pn/Pitcairn%20Islands%20Constitution%20Order%202010.pdf
Pitcairn Order 1970, art. 4
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1970/1434/made
Verified: 2010/01/08
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments: The Island Council is composed of 10 seats, out of which 5 are elected by popular vote.
"6. (1) There shall be an Island Council which shall consist of:
(a) the following voting members, namely—
(i) the Island Officers, who shall be elected
members;
(b) the following non-voting, ex officio, members,
namely-
(i) the Governor;
(ii) the Deputy Governor; (iii) the [Administrator.]"
Source: Laws of Pitcairn Chapter XI Local Government Ordinance, Part II, Article 3(1)
http://www.government.pn/Laws/Cap%2011%20-%20Local%20Government%20Ordinance.pdf
Verified: 2019/11/05
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
c . Block Vote
Comments:
Source: International IDEA: Table of Electoral Systems Worldwide http://www.idea.int/esd/world.cfm
Verified: 2010/01/08
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