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Structure of Governance


The Turks and Caicos Islands are a British Overseas Territory. The Turks and Caicos Islands Constitution Order 2011 provides for an elected Government comprising of a Ministerial Cabinet and an elected House of Assembly.

Governor

The Governor is appointed by the Queen to be her representative and to carry out key duties to support the people of the Islands such as chairing Cabinet and ensuring the good governance of the Territory.

Under the Constitution the Governor has responsibility for defense, external affairs, the regulation of international financial services; and internal security, including the police force. The Queen also has the power to legislate for the Islands by Order in Council and to instruct the Governor through the British Government’s Secretary of State for Foreign & Commonwealth Affairs.

Deputy Governor

The Deputy Governor is appointed by the Governor by way of an open application process.  The position may be considered the most senior civil service post as the Deputy Governor heads the Public Service, the line manager for permanent secretaries, and is a non-voting member of Cabinet.

The Deputy Governor also acts as Governor when the latter is away from the territory. Under the Constitution, this position must be held by a native islander.

The House of Assembly

There are 19 seats in the Turks and Caicos Islands’ House of the Assembly. Fifteen (15) of these seats are filled directly by candidates whom have been directly elected.  There are also four (4) other members- one each nominated by a leaders of the two parties that make up the House - two of whom are appointed by the Governor.

STRUCTURE OF GOVERNANCE
Office of the Governor

Office of the Governor

  • Complaints Commission
  • Electoral Office
  • Financial Intelligence Agency
  • Human Rights Commission
  • Integrity Commission
  • National Audit Office
  • Office of the Chief Internal Auditor
  • TCI Regiment
Office of the Premier

Office of the Premier

  • District Administration North Caicos
  • District Administration South Caicos
  • District Administration Middle Caicos
  • District Administration Salt Cay
Judiciary

Judiciary

Office of the Deputy Governor

Office of the Deputy Governor

  • Cabinet Secretariat
  • Human Resource Directorate
  • Public Service Commission
  • Training Unit
  • Unallocated Staff
  • Complaints Commission
  • Electoral Office
  • Financial Intelligence Agency
  • Human Rights Commission
  • Integrity Commission
  • National Audit Office
  • Office of the Chief Internal Auditor
  • TCI Regiment
  • District Administration North Caicos
  • District Administration South Caicos
  • District Administration Middle Caicos
  • District Administration Salt Cay
  • Cabinet Secretariat
  • Human Resource Directorate
  • Public Service Commission
  • Training Unit
  • Unallocated Staff
Attorney General's Chambers

Attorney General's Chambers

  • Lands Division
  • Crown Land Unit
  • Land Registry
  • Survey and Mapping
  • Valuation Office
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

Police

Police

House Of Assembly

House Of Assembly

  • Lands Division
  • Crown Land Unit
  • Land Registry
  • Survey and Mapping
  • Valuation Office
Ministry of Health, Agriculture, Human Services and Sports

Ministry of Health, Agriculture, Human Services and Sports

  • Agriculture Department
  • Contract Management Unit
  • Dental Department
  • Department of Mental Health and Substance Dependence
  • Emergency Medical Service
  • Environmental Health Department
  • Health Promotion & Advocacy
  • National Epidemiology and Research Unit
  • National Public Health Laboratory
  • Primary Healthcare Department
  • Special Needs Unit
  • Sports Commission
Ministry of Finance, Trade and Investment

Ministry of Finance, Trade and Investment

  • Accountant General's Department
  • Budget Office
  • Central Information Technology Unit
  • Customs Department
  • Exchange of Information Unit
  • Investment Unit
  • Revenue Control Unit
  • Statistics Department
  • Strategic Policy & Planning Unit
  • Trade Department
Ministry of Education, Youth, Culture and Library Services

Ministry of Education, Youth, Culture and Library Services

  • Department of Culture
  • Department of Library Services
  • Department of Social Development
  • Department of Youth Affairs
  • Gender Affairs
  • Education Administration Zone 1
  • Education Administration Zone 2
  • Education Dept. Zone 1
  • Education Dept. Zone 2
  • Tertiary and Further Education
  • Clement Howell High School
  • Helena J. Robinson High School
  • Long Bay High School
  • Marjorie Basden High School
  • Raymond Gardiner High School
Ministry of Immigration, Citizenship, Labour and Employment Services

Ministry of Immigration, Citizenship, Labour and Employment Services

  • Coastal Radar Unit
  • Customer Service Department
  • Employment Services Department
  • Immigration Department
  • Labour Tribunal
  • Registration & Citizenship
  • Agriculture Department
  • Contract Management Unit
  • Dental Department
  • Department of Mental Health and Substance Dependence
  • Emergency Medical Service
  • Environmental Health Department
  • Health Promotion & Advocacy
  • National Epidemiology and Research Unit
  • National Public Health Laboratory
  • Primary Healthcare Department
  • Special Needs Unit
  • Sports Commission
  • Accountant General's Department
  • Budget Office
  • Central Information Technology Unit
  • Customs Department
  • Exchange of Information Unit
  • Investment Unit
  • Revenue Control Unit
  • Statistics Department
  • Strategic Policy & Planning Unit
  • Trade Department
  • Department of Culture
  • Department of Library Services
  • Department of Social Development
  • Department of Youth Affairs
  • Gender Affairs
  • Education Administration Zone 1
  • Education Administration Zone 2
  • Education Dept. Zone 1
  • Education Dept. Zone 2
  • Tertiary and Further Education
  • Clement Howell High School
  • Helena J. Robinson High School
  • Long Bay High School
  • Marjorie Basden High School
  • Raymond Gardiner High School
  • Coastal Radar Unit
  • Customer Service Department
  • Employment Services Department
  • Immigration Department
  • Labour Tribunal
  • Registration & Citizenship
Ministry of Home Affairs, Transportation and Communication

Ministry of Home Affairs, Transportation and Communication

  • Broadcasting Department -RTC
  • Central Purchasing Unit
  • Domestic Fire Department
  • Energy and Utilities Department
  • Postal Service
  • Prison Services
  • Road Safety Department
  • TCIG Publishing Department
  • Water Undertaking
Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning

Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning

  • Estates Management Division
  • Housing Department
  • Maintenance Division
  • Mechanical Service Division
  • Planning Department
  • Project Management Division
  • Public Works Department
Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime and Gaming

Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime and Gaming

  • Department of Environment & Coastal Resources
  • Disaster Management and Emergencies
  • Gaming Inspectorate
  • Maritime Affairs
  • Tourist Board
  • Broadcasting Department -RTC
  • Central Purchasing Unit
  • Domestic Fire Department
  • Energy and Utilities Department
  • Postal Service
  • Prison Services
  • Road Safety Department
  • TCIG Publishing Department
  • Water Undertaking
  • Estates Management Division
  • Housing Department
  • Maintenance Division
  • Mechanical Service Division
  • Planning Department
  • Project Management Division
  • Public Works Department
  • Department of Environment & Coastal Resources
  • Disaster Management and Emergencies
  • Gaming Inspectorate
  • Maritime Affairs
  • Tourist Board

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Office of the Governor

  • Office of the Governor
  • Complaints Commission
  • Electoral Office
  • Financial Intelligence Agency
  • Human Rights Commission
  • Integrity Commission
  • National Audit Office
  • Office of the Chief Internal Auditor
  • TCI Regiment

Office of the Deputy Governor

  • Office of the Deputy Governor
  • HRM Directorate
  • Rules and Regulations
  • The Code of Conduct
  • Public Service Handbook
  • Public Service Ordinance
  • Public Service Circulars
  • Training & Development Unit

Contact

  • info@gov.tc
  • (649) 946-2801
  • (649) 946-2807
  • (649) 946-4776
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