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'''Government of [[Cayman Islands]]'''
'''Government of [[Cayman Islands]]'''


'''Form of Government'''
'''FORM OF GOVERNMENT'''


The Cayman Islands is a parliamentary democracy with judicial, executive and legislative branches. The present constitution, which came into effect on 6 November 2009, provides for the government of the Cayman Islands as a British Overseas Territory. It is the fourth written constitution issued for the Islands by the British Crown since 1959, though there is a history of over 165 years of representative government.
The Cayman Islands is a parliamentary democracy with judicial, executive and legislative branches. The present constitution, which came into effect on 6 November 2009, provides for the government of the Cayman Islands as a British Overseas Territory. It is the fourth written constitution issued for the Islands by the British Crown since 1959, though there is a history of over 165 years of representative government.
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'''The Judicial Branch'''
'''THE JUDICIAL BRANCH'''


The Cayman Islands has a chief justice, three full time judges, three part time judges, three magistrates and over 140 justices of the peace, some of whom serve as lay magistrates.
The Cayman Islands has a chief justice, three full time judges, three part time judges, three magistrates and over 140 justices of the peace, some of whom serve as lay magistrates.
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'''Role of the Governor'''
'''ROLE OF THE GOVERNOR'''




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'''Governors and Predecessors'''
'''GOVERNOR AND THE PREDECESSORS '''


'''Chief Magistrates or Custodes'''     
'''Chief Magistrates or Custodes'''     
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*2010  Duncan Taylor, CBE
*2010  Duncan Taylor, CBE
*2013  Mrs Helen Kilpatrick, CB
*2013  Mrs Helen Kilpatrick, CB
'''HEADS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE'''
'''Chief Secretaries/Administrative Secretaries/Deputy Governors and their Milestones'''
'''Hon. Desmond Watler CBE, JP  (1971- 1976)'''
*39 years in the Service
*First Chief Secretary was formerly Deputy Administrator
*1971 – Need to increase the service to keep up with the development in the private sector.
*556 permanent pensionable posts in the service including teachers.
*Increase in salaries to attract better qualified staff
*1975 – Training made available through the UNDP and the British Technical Aid and Development Division
*1976 - Civil Service Review conducted
'''Hon. Dennis Foster CVO, CBE (1976-1986)'''
*36 years of service
*1977 – New Administrative Personnel Regulations introduced.
*775 civil servants in the Service
*1978 – Re-grading exercise carried out
*1980 – Report on salaries and grading commissioned in addition to a survey on manpower and the organisational establishment of departments.
*1981 – 1,129 established posts
*1982 – UK Representative established under the Chief Secretary.
*1357 established posts in the civil service.
:$500,000 contributed to the Falkland’s Islands Crisis
:1983 – First Royal Visit by Monarch.
:Salary review undertaken
*1984 – Personnel Training Unit established.
'''Hon. Lemuel Hurlston CVO, MBE, JP (1986-1993)'''
*26 years of service
*Post title changed to Administrative Secretary
*1986 – 1435 established posts
*1987 – General Orders introduced
:salary review completed
*1988 – 1784 established posts
*1989 – UNDP Management Training Seminar conducted for 220 civil servants.
:Salary review undertaken
*1990 – Management Services Unit established
*1992 – Title of Chief Secretary re-introduced.
:Hay Job evaluation system introduced.
:Orientation programme for new civil servants
*1993 – New performance appraisal system introduced.
*Tent City opened.
'''Hon. James Ryan CBE, JP (1994-2004)''
*39 years of service
1*994 – Second Royal visit.
:University of Miami MBA programme established.
:5th Ministry created.
:2096 established posts
*1995 – Job evaluation exercise completed.
:New individual appraisal system starts
*1996 - Government Re-invention introduced
:Review of the Civil Service
*1997 – Civil Service General Orders re-launched
*1999 – HRIRIS introduced.
:2813 posts established.
:Memorandum of Understanding with Cuban Government signed
*2000 – CIPD programme starts
*2001 – New Performance Management introduced
*2002 – General Orders
*2003 – Public Finance and Management Law drafted
*2004 – Hurricane Ivan
'''Hon. George McCarthy OBE, JP (2004-2009)'''
*35 years of service
*2004/05 – Civil Service Reform.
:Public Service Management Law (PMSL) passed
:Portfolio of the Civil Service/ Civil Service Appeals Commission created.
:Quincentennial Celebrations.
:Cayman Prepared website launched
*2007 – Civil Service College opened
:The Governor’s Five Star Award for Customer (Service) Excellence (F.A.C.E.) was launched.
:Hazard Management Cayman Islands formed.
:Public Service Management Law introduced
*2008- Retroactive 3.2% cost of living increase given to civil servants
*2009 - Government agencies to have in place disaster response and continuity of operations plans
'''Hon. Donovan Ebanks MBE, JP (2009-2012)'''
*36 years of service
*2009 - First Deputy Governor
:Hurricane Paloma,
:Reviews of the Public Service (Phase1-3)
:Implementation of the new bodies established under new Constitution.
:Hazard Management Planning strengthened
*2010 - National CCTV programme started
*2011 – Prepared Government for implementation of the Bill of Rights
:Developed Crime Reduction Strategy.
:Commissions Secretariat established
'''Hon. Franz Manderson Cert Hon JP (2012-Present)'''
*2012 Introduced assessment centres for recruitment of senior civil servants
:3.2% cost of living increase withdrawn
:Orientation for new civil servants
:Introduced Deputy Governors Award
:Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles for civil servants
:Launched Face-book
:Review of Public Services Phase 4
:Moratorium on Recruitment
:Chairman of the Budget Delivery Committee
:Procurement Review
:Bill of Rights Training 5,300 public servants
:800 uniform Officers trained in human rights
*2013 Rationalisation Review
'''THE CABINET'''
The Cabinet is composed of the Premier, six other Ministers and two non-voting ex-officio members.  The Cabinet is constitutionally responsible for the formulation of policy, including directing the implementation of such policy, as it relates to every aspect of government, with the exception of the Governor’s special responsibilities.
The Premier is appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of the elected members of the majority party in the Legislative Assembly.  The remaining six Ministers are appointed by the Governor in accordance with the advice of the Premier.
The ex-officio members are the Deputy Governor and the Attorney General. The Deputy Governor is appointed by the Governor in accordance with Her Majesty's instructions, whereas the Attorney General is appointed by the Governor in accordance with the advice of the Judicial and Legal Services Commission.
After consulting the Premier, the Governor allocates a portfolio of responsibilities to each Minister, but may not allocate any matter related to his or her special responsibilities to a Minister, with the exception of external affairs after approval from the Secretary of State.  Under the principle of collective responsibility, all Ministers are obliged to support in the Legislative Assembly any measures approved by Cabinet.
Almost 80 departments, sections and units carry out the business of government. In addition a number of statutory boards and authorities are set up for specific purposes. By way of example, these include: the Port Authority, the Civil Aviation Authority, the Immigration Board, the Water Authority, the University College Board of Governors, the National Pensions Board, and the Health Insurance Commission.
'''The Cabinet Members'''
'''Governor'''
Member: Mrs Helen Kilpatrick, CB
Portfolio: Office of the Governor
'''Premier'''
Member: Hon. Alden M. McLaughlin, Jr., MBE, JP, MLA
Ministry: Ministry of Home & Community Affairs (H&CA)
'''Deputy Premier'''
Member: Hon. Moses I. Kirkconnell, JP, MLA
Ministry: District Administration, Tourism & Transport (DAT&T)
'''Ministers'''
Member: Hon. D. Kurt Tibbetts, OBE, JP, MLA
Ministry: Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure (PLAH&I)
Member: Hon. Osbourne Bodden, MLA
Ministry: Health, Sports, Youth & Culture (HSY&C)
Member: Hon. Marco Archer, MLA
Ministry: Finance & Economic Development (F&ED)
Member: Hon. Wayne Panton, MLA
Ministry: Ministry of Financial Services, Commerce & Environment (FSC&E)
Member: Hon. Tara Rivers, MLA
Ministry: Education, Employment & Gender Affairs (EE&GA)
'''Official Member'''
Member: Hon. Franz Manderson, Cert. Hon.
Portfolio: Portfolio of the Civil Service (PoCS)
Member: Hon Samuel Bulgin JP
Portfolio: Legal Affairs (PLA)
'''THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLE'''
Currently the 18 elected members of the Legislative Assembly represent the Islands' six districts, six from George Town, four from West Bay, four from Bodden Town, two from Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, and one each from North Side and East End.  The membership of the Legislative Assembly also includes the Deputy Governor and the Attorney General as non-voting ex-officio members.
The Speaker is the presiding member at sittings of the Legislative Assembly, and can either be an elected Member of the Legislative Assembly who is not a Minister, or a person qualified to be an elected Member of the Legislative Assembly.
The Governor must dissolve the Assembly four years after its first meeting, unless it has been dissolved sooner, and a general election must be held within two months of dissolution.
'''ORDER OF PRECEDENCE'''
'''The following Order of Precedence, reflecting Government’s new structure as set by the 2009 Constitution, has been approved by Cabinet.'''
*#Governor
*#Premier
*#President of Court of Appeals
*#Chief Justice
*#Speaker of the LA
*#Deputy Governor
*#Deputy Premier
*#Ministers of Cabinet
*#Attorney General
*#Ministerial Council Chairs
*#Leader of the Opposition
*#Deputy Speaker
*#Elected Members of the LA
*#Justices of the Court of Appeal
*#National Hero
*#Puisne Judges
*#Cabinet Secretary
*#Financial Secretary
*#Chief Officers
*#Government Officers of the rank of Head of Department
*#Honorary Consuls
*#As at March 2010
''FREEDOM OF INFORMATION'''
The Cayman Islands Government committed to openness with the passage of the Freedom of Information Law, 2007. Individuals have the right to timely and complete access to government information, and they are not required to give a reason for asking for the information.
Ensuring the Law's implementation are the Freedom of Information (FOI) Unit within government, and an independent oversight body, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
FOI Unit
The Unit is government's FOI advisor, trainer, and promoter. It coordinates the implementation of the FOI Law and Regulations across the public service by formulating and disseminating policies, procedures, and guidelines. The Unit promotes best practice within public authorities, trains Information Managers, and assists in raising public awareness.
ICO
The Information Commissioner's Office monitors and reports on government's compliance with the FOI Law, and recommendations for reform to specific departments. Individuals denied access to information may appeal the matter to the ICO, which has the authority to investigate, make all findings of fact and law, and issue a binding decision. The Commissioner also promotes general awareness of the FOI Law, the public's rights and government's obligations under the Law.
'''CAYMAN ISLAND GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONAL CHART''''
Effective 6th September 2013
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'''JOBS'''
[[Educational Psychologist (Cayman Brac)]]<BR>
[[Occupational Therapist]]<BR>
[[Valuation Officer]]<BR>
[[Senior Labour Officer]]<BR>
[[Teacher (Primary ) with PE]]<BR>
[[Receptionist]]<BR>
[[Teacher (Primary)]]<BR>
[[Teacher (Reception)]]<BR>
[[Learning Mentor]]<BR>
[[School Inclusion Specialist (Primary and Secondary)]]<BR>
[[Teacher (Special School)]]<BR>
[[Assistant Support Services Officer]]<BR>
[[Human Resources Manager,]]<BR>
[[Mechanic II]]<BR>
[[Mechanic I]]<BR>
[[Combination Inspector - Commercial]]<BR>
[[Senior Statistician]]<BR>
[[Teacher (Secondary) – ALL SUBJECTS]]<BR>
[[Deputy Principal (Secondary)]]<BR>
[[Financial Administrator]]<BR>
[[Plans Examiner]]<BR>
[[Chief Fire Officer]]<BR>
[[Veterinary Officer]]<BR>
[[Agronomist]]<BR>
[[Senior Slaughterman]]<BR>
[[Administrators]]<BR>
[[Immigration Officer II]]<BR>
[[Conservation Officer]]<BR>
[[Executive Officer/Records Officer]]<BR>
[[Assistant Building Manager]]<BR>
[[Appeals and Compliance Analyst]]<BR>
[[Crown Counsel (Civil) $69,456 $93,432 06-Feb-2015
[[Human Resource Manager]]<BR>
In a pro-active move the Cayman Islands Government has taken steps to minimise the potential impact of the global financial crisis and economic slow down on the government budget.
As such, with effect from the 27th October 2008, the Head of the Civil Service, under instruction from Cabinet, has declared a moratorium on recruitment across the Civil Service. However hiring will not inhibit the appointment of necessary and essential personnel such as policemen, doctors, nurses and other specialised positions.
As a consequence, there are currently reduced opportunities to obtain employment within all public service entities, including statutory authorities and Government owned companies.
In a pro-active move the Cayman Islands Government has taken steps to minimise the potential impact of the global financial crisis and economic slow down on the government budget.
As such, with effect from the 27th October 2008, the Head of the Civil Service, under instruction from Cabinet, has declared a moratorium on recruitment across the Civil Service. However hiring will not inhibit the appointment of necessary and essential personnel such as policemen, doctors, nurses and other specialised positions.
As a consequence, there are currently reduced opportunities to obtain employment within all public service entities, including statutory authorities and Government owned companies.
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