Pitcairn Islands - Government
Based on the etymolgy of Pitcairn Islands, it was named after Midshipman Robert PITCAIRN who first sighted the island in 1767. The Government system in this country is the parliamentary democracy type and the different Administrative divisions includes: none (overseas territory of the UK)
National symbols

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The flag
The National flag of Pitcairn Islands has blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Pitcairn Islander coat of arms centered on the outer half of the flag; the green, yellow, and blue of the shield represents the island rising from the ocean; the green field features a yellow anchor surmounted by a bible (both the anchor and the bible were items found on the HMS Bounty); sitting on the crest is a Pitcairn Island wheelbarrow from which springs a flowering twig of miro (a local plant).
The National Anthem
Title "We From Pitcairn Island"
Lyric/music unknown/Frederick M. LEHMAN
More about the government of Pitcairn Islands
Date of Independence none (overseas territory of the UK)
National holiday Birthday of King CHARLES III, second Saturday in June (1948); Discovery Day (Pitcairn Day), 2 July (1767)
Legal system local island by-laws
International law organization participation
Constitution
History Several previous; latest drafted 10 February 2010, presented 17 February 2010, effective 4 March 2010
Citizenship
Executive Branch
Chief of state King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (nonresident) of the Pitcairn Islands Iona THOMAS (since 9 August 2022)
Head of government Mayor and Chairman of the Island Council Simon YOUNG (since 1 January 2023)
Cabinet none
Elections/appointments the monarchy is hereditary; governor and commissioner appointed by the monarch; island mayor directly elected by majority popular vote for a 3-year term; election last held on 9 November 2022 (next to be held no later than December 2025)
Election results Simon YOUNG elected mayor and chairman of the Island Council; Island Council vote - NA
Legislative branch
Legislature name Island Council
Legislative structure Unicameral
Number of seats 10 (directly elected and appointed)
Electoral system Plurality/majority
Scope of elections Full renewal
Term in office 2 years note: the councilors and the deputy mayor serve 2-year terms, the mayor serves a 3-year term, and the administrator is appointed by the governor for an indefinite term
Most recent election date 6 November 2019
Parties elected and seats per party Independent (5)
Percentage of women in chamber 60%
Expected date of next election N/A
Judicial branch
Highest court(s) Pitcairn Court of Appeal (consists of the court president, 2 judges, and the Supreme Court chief justice, an ex-officio member); Pitcairn Supreme Court (consists of the chief justice and 2 judges); note - appeals beyond the Pitcairn Court of Appeal are referred to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (in London)
Judge selection and term of office All judges of both courts appointed by the governor of the Pitcairn Islands on the instructions of the British monarch through the Secretary of State; all judges can serve until retirement, normally at age 75
Subordinate courts Magistrate's Court
Diplomatic representation in the US
Diplomatic representation from the US
Embassy None (overseas territory of the UK)
Key Political parties and their leaders in Pitcairn Islands
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