The Governor
The role, powers, and functions of the Governor of the Cayman Islands as the representative of the Crown, including reserve powers, the power of pardon, and the relationship with the elected government.
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 30: Oaths
A person appointed to hold the office of Governor shall, before entering upon the duties of that office, take and subscribe the oath of allegiance and...
Section 31: Functions
The Governor shall exercise his or her functions in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and of any other law and, to the extent that s...
Section 32: Exercise of Functions
In the exercise of any function in respect of which it is provided by this Constitution that the Governor shall act in accordance with the advice of t...
Section 33: Acting Contrary to Cabinet Advice
In any case in which the Governor is by this Constitution directed to act in accordance with the advice of the Cabinet, the Governor may act otherwise...
Section 34: Deputy Governor
There shall be a Deputy Governor of the Cayman Islands who shall be appointed by Her Majesty.
Section 35: Acting Governor
Whenever the office of Governor is vacant or the holder of the office is absent from the Cayman Islands or is for any reason unable to perform the fun...
Section 36: Temporary Function Exercise
Whenever the Governor is absent from the Cayman Islands or considers it desirable to do so for any reason, he or she may, by instrument under the publ...
Section 37: Emoluments and Staff
The Governor shall receive such emoluments and shall be provided with such staff as may be fixed by a Secretary of State.
Section 38: Powers to Dispose of Land
The Governor may, in Her Majesty's name and on Her Majesty's behalf, make and execute under the public seal grants and dispositions of any lands withi...
Section 39: Powers of Pardon
The Governor may, in Her Majesty's name and on Her Majesty's behalf: grant to any person convicted of any offence a pardon, either free or subject to ...
Section 40: Advisory Committee on Prerogative of Mercy
There shall be an Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy which shall consist of the Attorney General, the Chief Medical Officer, and not more ...
Section 41: Public Seal
The Governor shall keep and use the public seal for sealing all things that shall pass the said seal.
Section 42: Constitution of Offices
The Governor may constitute and appoint persons to hold or act in the offices within the Government of the Cayman Islands that may lawfully be constit...