Governor of Sint Maarten facts for kids
The governor of Sint Maarten is like a special helper for the King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands in Sint Maarten. Think of them as the King's main representative on the island.
The governor has two important jobs. First, they make sure the overall goals and interests of the Kingdom of the Netherlands are looked after in Sint Maarten. Second, they are the leader of Sint Maarten's own government.
While doing their job, the governor is protected. They help put government decisions into action. They work closely with ministers, who are responsible to the Estates of Sint Maarten, which is like Sint Maarten's parliament. The governor is not a politician and is not part of the group of ministers who run the government day-to-day. However, they play an important role when a new government is being formed.
The King appoints the governor for a term of six years. This term can be extended for another six years. A team called the governor's cabinet helps the governor with their daily tasks. The governor also gets advice from a group called the Council of Advice. This council has at least five members and helps the governor with ideas for new laws and rules.
Governors of Sint Maarten
This section lists the people who have served as governor of Sint Maarten.
Becoming a Country
On October 10, 2010, Sint Maarten became its own country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. This was a big change! Before this date, the governor of the Netherlands Antilles was in charge of Sint Maarten.
Who Has Served?
The very first governor of Sint Maarten was Eugene Holiday. He served for many years.
| # | Name | Took office | Left office |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eugene Holiday | 10 October 2010 | 10 October 2022 |
| 2 | Ajamu Baly | 10 October 2022 | Incumbent |
See also
In Spanish: Gobernador de San Martín (Países Bajos) para niños
