TNAG-0926-FCO40-1144-Future-of-the-Dependent-Territories-1980 — Page 110

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BELIZE

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(a) Belize has internal self-government, with The

for

Governor retain responsibility for external

defence, internal security, external relations and

the Civil Service. General elections based on

are

universal adult suffrage/held at least every 5 years.

There is a House of Representatives with 18 elected

members and a Senate of 8 nominated by Government,

Opposition and the Governor.

There are

each

(b)/Six/districts, administered by a District Officer;

Belize City has an elected City Council and there

are 6 elected Town Boards.

Administration of

villages is assisted by local village Councils.

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