# The Bahamas Independence Order 1973, Paragraph 71: Executive Authority


(1) The executive authority of The Bahamas is vested in Her Majesty.
(2) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the executive authority of The Bahamas may be exercised on behalf of Her Majesty by the Governor-General, either directly or through officers subordinate to him.
(3) Nothing in this Article shall prevent Parliament from conferring functions on persons or authorities other than the Governor-General.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1973/1080/schedule/1/paragraph/71 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/bahamas-independence-order-1973/schedule-1/paragraph-71
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