Administrator of the Government

An Administrator in Commonwealth constitutional practice is a person who, while acting in a gubernatorial capacity, is not accorded a gubernatorial title.

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In the Commonwealth Realms, an Administrator of the Government stands in for a Governor-General. In crown colonies, an Officer Administering the Government stands in for a Governor.

Related Topics:
Commonwealth Realm - Governor-General - Crown colonies - Governor

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Usually, the office of administrator is a temporary appointment, for periods during which the governor is incapacitated, outside the territory, or otherwise unable to perform his/her duties.

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The term Administrator is also used for a permanent officer where the status of the territory is not sufficient to warrant the appointment of a governor (e.g. the Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus, the British Indian Ocean Territory, the Northern Territory in Australia, and Tokelau in New Zealand).

Related Topics:
Sovereign Base Areas - Cyprus - British Indian Ocean Territory - Northern Territory - Australia - Tokelau - New Zealand

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