Government Structure
How the Cayman Islands government is organized under the Constitution, including the roles of the Governor, Premier, Cabinet, and Legislative Assembly, and the separation of powers.
Section 29: The Office of Governor
There shall be a Governor of the Cayman Islands who shall be appointed by Her Majesty by Commission under Her Sign Manual and Signet and shall hold of...
Section 43: Executive Authority
The executive authority of the Cayman Islands is vested in Her Majesty.
Section 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...
Section 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...
Section 59: Composition of the Legislature and Power to Make Laws
There shall be a Legislature of the Cayman Islands which shall consist of Her Majesty and a Legislative Assembly.
Section 60: The Legislative Assembly
The Legislative Assembly shall comprise a Speaker, eighteen elected members representing such electoral districts as may be prescribed by law, and, as...
Section 94: Constitution and Jurisdiction of the Grand Court
There shall be a Grand Court for the Cayman Islands which shall be a superior Court of Record and shall have such jurisdiction and powers as may be co...