Executive Branch
| Office | Name | Party | Since | Until |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch | Beatrix | 30 April 1980 | 10 October 2010 | |
| Governor | Frits Goedgedrag | 1 July 2002 | 10 October 2010 | |
| Prime Minister | Emily de Jongh-Elhage | PAR | 26 March 2006 | 10 October 2010 |
The Governor was appointed by the monarch for a six-year term.
The Council of Ministers was elected by the Staten.
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