The Turks and Caicos Islands (Finance) Order 2017

This Order abolishes the office of the Chief Financial Officer in the Turks and Caicos Islands and repeals the Turks and Caicos Islands Chief Financial Officer Ordinance (T.C.I. Ordinance No. 17 of 2012, Chapter 19.15) and revokes section 7 of the Turks and Caicos Islands Constitution Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1681). This Order also makes provision for the Governor to ensure that sufficient funding is provided for the administration of certain important aspects of the business of the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands, including defence, external affairs, the regulation of international financial services, internal security, including the Police Force, the public service and the rule of law. In order to support the Governor in the exercise of his or her powers relating to the finances of the Turks and Caicos Islands Government, the Order makes provision for the appointment of a Financial Adviser and provides the Governor with powers to require the provision of information or to attend meetings.