Cabinet of the Cook Islands
Executive council of the government of the Cook Islands
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The Cabinet of the Cook Islands is the policy and decision-making body of the executive branch of the Cook Islands Government. It consists of the Prime Minister and a number of other Ministers, who are collectively responsible to Parliament.
Legislative basis
Unlike other Commonwealth Realms, the Cook Islands Cabinet has a formal legislative basis in the Cook Islands Constitution. Cabinet consists of the Prime Minister and up to six other ministers.[1] Members are appointed by the King's Representative on advice of the Prime Minister, and must be Members of Parliament.[2]
All Cabinet ministers also serve as members of the Executive Council, which advises the King's Representative. Cabinet decisions take effect after four days, or when formally confirmed by the Executive Council.[3]
Current members
As of 8 February 2024, the Cook Islands Cabinet consists of:[4]
Cabinet ministers
| Incumbent | Portfolios and responsibilities | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Brown (Cook Islands Party) |
|
1 June 2020 |
| Albert Nicholas (Cook Islands Party) |
|
16 February 2024 |
| Rose Toki-Brown (Independent) |
|
2 June 2021 |
| Vaine Mokoroa (Cook Islands Party) |
|
2 June 2021 |
| George Angene (Cook Islands Party) |
|
10 July 2018 |
| Tingika Elikana (Cook Islands Party) |
|
31 January 2024 |