The Commander British Forces also has the right to take part in the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly, though again they may not vote.

The members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) have office facilities at Gilbert House, Stanley.

Most motions in the Assembly, including bills, are passed by a simple majority of the elected members with the presiding officer having the casting vote.

Since the 2013 general election MLAs have been paid a salary, rather than just expenses, and are expected to work full-time, giving up whatever jobs or business interests they may have previously held.

As in most Westminster systems, the election campaign officially begins with the dissolution of the legislature.

In the Falklands the Governor dissolves the Legislative Assembly by proclamation at the request of the Executive Council.

Someone can lose their right to vote if they have been certified insane or of unsound mind under any law, if they are serving a sentence of imprisonment for a term of at least twelve months, if they have been convicted of an offence relating to elections, or if they have any acknowledgement of allegiance, obedience or adherence to a foreign power or state.

The Directorates are paid employees, members of the Corporate Management Team, the principal civil servants of the Assembly.

The wording for the oath of office is specified in Annex B to the Constitution: "I, name, do swear (or solemnly affirm) that I will well and truly serve His Majesty King Charles the Third, His Heirs and Successors, and the people of the Falkland Islands, and will uphold the Constitution and other laws in force in the Falkland Islands, as a member of the Legislative Assembly.