The chief minister is elected by the Legislative Council of Saint Helena, and is formally appointed by the Governor of Saint Helena, the representative of the British monarch.

[3] The creation of the post was approved following the 2021 Saint Helena governance system referendum.

The inaugural (and current) Chief Minister is Julie Thomas, who took office on 25 October 2021.

Charles III Heir Apparent Nigel Phillips Executive Council Chief Minister Julie Thomas Speaker of Saint Helena Cyril Gunnell

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