Governor of Aruba

Governor of Aruba

The Governor of Aruba is the representative on Aruba of the Dutch head of state (Queen Beatrix). The governors duties are twofold: he represents and guards the general interests of the Kingdom and is head of the Aruban Government. 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 Aruba. 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 1 January 1986 Aruba was given its Status Aparte. Before this date the governor of the Netherlands Antilles was also governor for Aruba.

* The first Governor of Aruba was Mr. F.B. Tromp. He was appointed by Royal Decree of September 27, 1985, No. 16, as of January 1, 1986.

* The second Governor of Aruba was Mr. mr. O. Koolman. He was appointed by Royal Decree of January 28, 1992, No. 92.000904, as of January 29, 1992.

* The third and present Governor of Aruba is Governor Fredis Refunjol. He was appointed by Royal Decree of May 4, 2004, No. 04.001780, as of May 1, 2004.

External links

*Site of the Governor of Aruba [http://www.kabga.aw]


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