Governor of Curaçao
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The Governor of Curaçao is the representative on Curaçao
of the Dutch head of state (Queen Beatrix). The governor's duties are twofold: he represents and guards the general interests of the Kingdom and is head of the government of Curaçao. He is accountable to the government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
. As the head of the government, the Governor is immune. The Governor exercises the executive power under the responsibility of the ministers, who are responsible to the Estates of Curaçao
. The Governor does not have political responsibilities and is not part of the cabinet. During the formation of a cabinet the governor plays an important role. The governor is appointed by the Queen for a period of six years. This period can be prolonged for one more term of six years. The governor is supported by his secretariat the cabinet of the governor, and is advised by the Council of Advice (Raad van Advies), consisting of at least 5 members, appointed by the governor, advising him on the drafts of state ordinances, state decrees, kingdom acts and general administrative orders.
was also Governor for Curaçao. The first Governor of Curaçao is Frits Goedgedrag
, who also was Governor of the Netherlands Antilles before that country's dissolution on 10 October 2010.
Curaçao
Curaçao is an island in the southern Caribbean Sea, off the Venezuelan coast. The Country of Curaçao , which includes the main island plus the small, uninhabited island of Klein Curaçao , is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands...
of the Dutch head of state (Queen Beatrix). The governor's duties are twofold: he represents and guards the general interests of the Kingdom and is head of the government of Curaçao. He is accountable to the government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Kingdom of the Netherlands
The Kingdom of the Netherlands is a sovereign state and constitutional monarchy with territory in Western Europe and in the Caribbean. The four parts of the Kingdom—Aruba, Curaçao, the Netherlands, and Sint Maarten—are referred to as "countries", and participate on a basis of equality...
. As the head of the government, the Governor is immune. The Governor exercises the executive power under the responsibility of the ministers, who are responsible to the Estates of Curaçao
Estates of Curaçao
The Estates of Curaçao consist of 21 members, each elected for a four year term in a general election. The first Estates were installed on 10 October 2010, the date of the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles, and consist of the members of the island council elected on 27 August 2010.The...
. The Governor does not have political responsibilities and is not part of the cabinet. During the formation of a cabinet the governor plays an important role. The governor is appointed by the Queen for a period of six years. This period can be prolonged for one more term of six years. The governor is supported by his secretariat the cabinet of the governor, and is advised by the Council of Advice (Raad van Advies), consisting of at least 5 members, appointed by the governor, advising him on the drafts of state ordinances, state decrees, kingdom acts and general administrative orders.
List of governors
On 10 October 2010 Curaçao attained the status as a separate country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands (status aparte). Before this date the Governor of the Netherlands AntillesGovernor of the Netherlands Antilles
The Governor of the Netherlands Antilles was the representative of the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Netherlands Antilles and the head of the National Government of the Netherlands Antilles....
was also Governor for Curaçao. The first Governor of Curaçao is Frits Goedgedrag
Frits Goedgedrag
Frits M. de los Santos Goedgedrag is the current and first Governor of Curaçao. From 1 July 2002 to 9 October 2010, Goedgedrag was the Governor of the Netherlands Antilles. From 1992 to 1998, he was Administrator of Bonaire....
, who also was Governor of the Netherlands Antilles before that country's dissolution on 10 October 2010.