# The Turks and Caicos Islands Constitution Order 1988, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order confers a new Constitution on the Turks and Caicos Islands. In particular it provides for a Governor appointed by Her Majesty, an Executive Council and a Legislative Council. The Executive Council will include a Chief Minister and four other Ministers to be appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister. The Legislative Council will consist of a Speaker, thirteen elected members, three appointed members and three ex officio members. Provision is also made regarding the judiciary, the public service, a Public Service Commission and a Complaints Commissioner, and the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1988/247/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/turks-and-caicos-islands-constitution-order-1988/note
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