Legislative Council of the Falkland Islands
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For the current legislature of the Falkland Islands, see Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands.
The Legislative Council of the Falkland Islands (sometimes referred to as LEGCO)[1] was the unicameral legislature of the Falkland Islands from 13 November 1845 until 1 January 2009. The new constitution came into force in 2009 and replaced the Legislative Council with the Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands.
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Legislative Council of the Falkland Islands | |
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Unicameral | |
History | |
Founded | 13 November 1845 (1845-11-13) |
Disbanded | 1 January 2009 (2009-01-01) |
Preceded by | Privy Council of the United Kingdom |
Succeeded by | Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands |
Leadership | |
Presiding officer | |
Elections | |
First election | February 1949 |
Last election | 17 November 2005 |
Meeting place | |
Gilbert House, Stanley, Falkland Islands |
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