Executive Branch
| Office | Name | Party | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch | Elizabeth II | 6 February 1952 | |
| Governor and Commander-in-Chief | Andrew Gurr | 11 November 2007 |
The Executive Council consists of the Governor, three ex officio officers (one, the Attorney General, having no vote), and five elected members of the Legislative Council. The monarch is the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom and is hereditary; the Governor is appointed by the monarch on the advice of the British government. The Chief Secretary is the main advisor to the Governor on the island and runs the administrative side of the government, which is based at The Castle in the capital, Jamestown.
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