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| Chief Minister of Saint Helena | |
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 Coat of arms of Saint Helena | |
since 25 October 2021 | |
| Style | The Honourable[1] |
| Member of | Executive Council[2] |
| Seat | Jamestown |
| Appointer | Governor of Saint Helena |
| Term length | Four years |
| Inaugural holder | Julie Thomas |
| Formation | 25 October 2021 |
| Website | Official website |
The Chief Minister of Saint Helena is the head of the Saint Helena Government. The chief minister is elected by the Legislative Council of Saint Helena, and is formally appointed by the Governor of Saint Helena, the representative of the British monarch.[3]
The creation of the post was approved following the 2021 Saint Helena governance system referendum. The post of chief minister is the equivalent of a premier or prime minister in other British Overseas Territories.
The inaugural (and current) Chief Minister is Julie Thomas, who took office on 25 October 2021.
- ^ "St Helena - The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association". Retrieved 26 April 2022.
- ^ "Executive Council". St Helena Government. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
- ^ "Chief Minister - Saint Helena Government". Retrieved 27 April 2022.