Cabinet of the Cook Islands
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The Cabinet of the Cook Islands is the policy and decision-making body of the executive branch of the Cook Islands Government. It consists of the Prime Minister and a number of other Ministers, who are collectively responsible to Parliament.
Legislative basis[]
Unlike other Commonwealth Realms, the Cook Islands Cabinet has a formal legislative basis in the Cook Islands Constitution. Cabinet consists of the Prime Minister and up to six other ministers.[1] Members are appointed by the Queen's Representative on advice of the Prime Minister, and must be Members of Parliament.[2]
All Cabinet ministers also serve as members of the , which advises the Queen's Representative. Cabinet decisions take effect after four days, or when formally confirmed by the Executive Council.[3]
Current members[]
The Cook Islands Cabinet consists of:[4]
Cabinet ministers
| Incumbent | Portfolios and responsibilities |
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| Mark Brown
(Cook Islands Party) |
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| Robert Tapaitau |
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| Rose Toki-Brown |
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| Vaine Mokoroa |
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| George Angene |
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| Patrick Arioka |
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References[]
- ^ Cook Islands Constitution, s13 (1).
- ^ Cook Islands Constitution, s13 (3).
- ^ Cook Islands Constitution, s19.
- ^ Rashneel Kumar (3 June 2021). "PM announces Cabinet reshuffle". Cook Islands News. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
External links[]
- National cabinets
- Politics of the Cook Islands
- Political organisations based in the Cook Islands