Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands

The Legislative Assembly is the legislature of the Falkland Islands.

Under the new Constitution, which came into effect on January 1, 2009, it replaced the Legislative Council.

Chaired by the Speaker, it has ten members, of which eight are elected every four years and the remaining two are ex officio: the Chief Executive and the Financial Secretary. As no political parties are active on the Islands, non-partisans were elected at the most recent election (17 November, 2005). The next elections are due to be held in November 2009.

The Assembly meets in the Court & Assembly Chamber in Stanley Town Hall and has office facilities at Gilbert House, a short distance away.

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  The Office of the Legislative Assembly (Gilbert House)
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  Icon of St. Nicholas at Gilbert House. The Saint is a protector of fishermen and by extension of the Falklands fisheries.

See also

• List of Speakers of the Legislative Council of the Falkland Islands

External links

• Falkland Islands Government Legislative Assembly Website