It was formed on 14 November 2019 two days after the Sandu Cabinet led by Maia Sandu was ousted in a vote of no confidence.

With the support of just over 60% of MPs in the Parliament of Moldova, Chicu was approved as a replacement Prime Minister.

The Başkan (Governor) of Gagauzia is elected by universal, equal, direct, secret and free suffrage on an alternative basis for a term of 4 years.

One and the same person can be a governor for no more than two consecutive terms.

The Başkan of Gagauzia is confirmed as a member of the Moldovan government by a decree of the President of Moldova.