His Majesty's Government of Gibraltar is the democratically elected government of the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. The head of state is King Charles III who is represented by the Governor. Elections in Gibraltar are held every four years, with a unicameral parliament of 18 members of which 17 members are elected by popular vote and one, the Speaker, appointed by Parliament.
Central Government | |
Country | Gibraltar |
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Website | www |
The Crown | |
Head of state | King Charles III |
Legislative | |
Legislature | Parliament of Gibraltar |
Executive | |
Head of government | Fabian Picardo |
Headquarters | 6 Convent Place, Gibraltar |
Main organ | Cabinet of Gibraltar |
Judicial | |
Court | Supreme Court of Gibraltar |
The executive
editThe leader of the majority party (or majority coalition) is formally appointed by the governor as the Chief Minister (head of government).[1]
The legislature
editThe Cabinet (Council of Ministers) is generally formed by 9-10 of the 17 elected Members of Parliament, through choice made by the Chief Minister with the approval of the Governor.[2] The 7-8 remaining members constitute the Opposition (Shadow Cabinet).[1]
The last general election was held on 12 October 2023.
Salary
editThe Chief Minister earns £142,689 (per anuum) whilst the other Ministers earn £109,253.
Cabinet
editThe Cabinet (elected as from December 2011) and after the reshuffle, as announced by the Chief Minister after the 2023 general election.
Party | Name | Portfolio | |
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GSLP | Fabian Picardo MP KC |
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LPG | Joseph Garcia MP |
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GSLP | John Cortes MP MBE |
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GSLP | Christian Santos GMD MP |
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GSLP | Nigel Feetham MP |
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GSLP | Sir Joseph Bossano MP KCMG |
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LPG | Leslie Bruzon MP |
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GSLP | Patricia Orfila MP |
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GSLP | Gemma Arias-Vasquez MP KC |
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Central Intelligence Agency (ed.). "Gibraltar". The World Factbook. Retrieved 14 September 2012.
- ^ Isolas Gibraltar Lawyers (ed.). "Gibraltar Parliament". Retrieved 14 September 2012.