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Monarchy Monarch Charles III Governor Iona Thomas
Executive Administrator Lindsy Thompson Mayor Simon Young Deputy Mayor Kevin Young
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Judiciary Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Blackie
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General elections were held in the Pitcairn Islands on 11 December 2009. As there are no political parties on Pitcairn, the Deputy Mayor and all four candidates elected to the Island Council were independents. Simon Young became the first person not born on Pitcairn to be elected Deputy Mayor.

Electoral system

The four elected members were elected by single transferable vote for two year terms. In addition, the Island Council had six other members; the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor, both of whom were elected separately. The four elected members and the Deputy Mayor nominated a further member, whilst two were appointed by the Governor and one seat was reserved for a Commissioner liaising between the Governor and the Island Council.

Results

Voting began at 08:30 and was completed by 10:30. Of the 45 registered voters, 40 cast votes, giving a turnout of 88.9%.

Deputy Mayor

Island Council

Following the election, Pawl Warren was appointed to the Island Council by the Governor.

References

1. "Minutes of the Regular council Meeting held at the Pulau school" (PDF). PITCAIRN ISLAND COUNCIL. 24 April 2024. Retrieved 5 Sep 2024.
2. ^ Election Archived 2012-10-17 at the Wayback Machine British High Commission, Wellington
3. ^ Election profile IFES
4. 2009 Election Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine Pitcairn News, December 2009

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