The Falkland Islands is an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom.
The Islands are internally self governing with the exception of defence and foreign affairs, which
remain the responsibility of the British Government. The Governor formally exercises executive authority
on behalf of Her Majesty’s Government, although in practice policy decisions are taken by the elected
members of the Government. There are eight councillors, elected every four years, who form Legislative
Council to pass laws and approve financial provision. Executive Council, chaired by the Governor,
comprises 3 elected members who vote on policy issues with advice from the Financial Secretary, Chief
Executive, Attorney General and Commander British Forces.
The Governor is His Excellency Alan Huckle. He is a UK career Foreign Office civil servant and his role encompasses both domestic and diplomatic relationships. Government House has a small staff of UK civil servants, and plays hosts to numerous distinguished visitors to the Islands
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The Islands are internally self governing with the exception of defence and foreign affairs, which
remain the responsibility of the British Government. The Governor formally exercises executive authority
on behalf of Her Majesty’s Government, although in practice policy decisions are taken by the elected
members of the Government. There are eight councillors, elected every four years, who form Legislative
Council to pass laws and approve financial provision. Executive Council, chaired by the Governor,
comprises 3 elected members who vote on policy issues with advice from the Financial Secretary, Chief
Executive, Attorney General and Commander British Forces.;)
The Governor is His Excellency Alan Huckle. He is a UK career Foreign Office civil servant and his role encompasses both domestic and diplomatic relationships. Government House has a small staff of UK civil servants, and plays hosts to numerous distinguished visitors to the Islands
