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SymbolA/RES/64/104[B-X]
TitleTurks and Caicos Islands
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Summary
Recalls the Constitution of the Territory, which took effect in 2006, and notes the view of the former territorial Government that there remains scope for a degree of delegation of the Governor's power to the Territory so as to secure greater autonomy; requests the administering Power to assist the Territory by facilitating its work concerning public outreach efforts; notes with concern the ongoing situation in the Turks and Caicos Islands, and also notes the efforts of the administering Power to restore good governance and sound financial management in the Territory; calls for restoration of constitutional arrangements providing for representative democracy through elected territorial Government as soon as possible; welcomes the continuing efforts made by the Government addressing the need for attention to be paid to the enhancement of social cohesion across the Territory.
Action note2009-12-10
Vote summary
Adopted without vote, 62nd plenary meeting
Committee reportA/64/413
Meeting record
A/64/PV.62
Agenda information
A/64/251 39 Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples. DECOLONIZATION
A/64/251 39[13] TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS QUESTION
A/64/251 39[13] TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS QUESTION
Date2010
Notes
In: Questions of American Samoa, Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Montserrat, Pitcairn, Saint Helena, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the United States Virgin Islands : resolutions / adopted by the General Assembly - A/RES/64/104A-B - 19 Jan. 2010 - p. 14-15.