(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order confers a new Constitution on the Turks and Caicos Islands. In particular it provides for a Governor appointed by Her Majesty, an Executive Council and a Legislative Council. The Executive Council will include a Chief Minister and four other Ministers to be appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister. The Legislative Council will consist of a Speaker, thirteen elected members, three appointed members and three ex officio members. Provision is also made regarding the judiciary, the public service, a Public Service Commission and a Complaints Commissioner, and the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual.