Chapter III - The Executive

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Article 43 - Executive Authority

The executive authority of the Cayman Islands is vested in Her Majesty.

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Article 44 - The Cabinet

There shall be a Cabinet for the Cayman Islands which shall consist of the Premier, not less than six other Ministers appointed in accordance with sec...

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Article 45 - Meetings

The Cabinet shall meet at such times and at such places as may be necessary or expedient for the transaction of business, and such meetings shall be h...

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Article 46 - Proceedings and Quorum

The Governor shall, so far as is practicable, preside at meetings of the Cabinet.

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Article 47 - Attendance

The person presiding at a meeting of the Cabinet may summon any public officer to attend such meeting where in his or her opinion the business before ...

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Article 48 - Cabinet Secretary

There shall be a Cabinet Office, the head of which shall be the Cabinet Secretary.

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Article 49 - Appointment of Premier and Ministers

The Governor shall appoint as Premier the elected member of the Legislative Assembly who is best able to command the confidence of a majority of the e...

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Article 50 - Functions of Premier

The Premier shall exercise such functions as are conferred on him or her by this Constitution and any other law.

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Article 51 - Tenure of Premier

If the Legislative Assembly passes a resolution supported by the votes of not less than two-thirds of the elected members declaring that it has no con...

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Article 52 - Tenure of Ministers

A Minister other than the Premier shall vacate his or her office if he or she ceases to be a member of the Legislative Assembly, if his or her appoint...

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Article 53 - Performance of Functions in Certain Events

Whenever the Premier is absent from the Cayman Islands or is by reason of illness unable to perform the functions of his or her office, the Governor s...

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Article 54 - Allocation of Responsibilities

The Governor, acting in accordance with the advice of the Premier, shall by directions in writing charge any Minister with responsibility for the cond...

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Article 55 - Special Responsibilities of Governor

The Governor shall be responsible for the conduct of any business of the Government of the Cayman Islands with respect to defence, external affairs (s...

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Article 56 - Attorney General

There shall be an Attorney General of the Cayman Islands, whose office shall be a public office and who shall be appointed in accordance with section ...

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Article 57 - Director of Public Prosecutions

There shall be a Director of Public Prosecutions whose office shall be a public office.

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Article 58 - National Security Council

There shall be a National Security Council which shall consist of the Governor as Chairman, the Premier, two other Ministers nominated by the Premier,...

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