THE CONSTITUTION OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

CHAPTER 3 THE GOVERNOR

36 Deputy Governor
1 There shall be a Deputy Governor who shall be such person, being a Virgin Islander as defined in section 65(2), as Her Majesty may designate as such by instructions given through a Secretary of State and who shall hold office during Her Majesty’s pleasure.
2 If the office of Deputy Governor is vacant or if the person holding that office is—
(a) acting in the office of Governor under section 37;
(b) absent from the Virgin Islands; or
(c) for any other reason unable to perform the functions of the office of Deputy Governor,
such person as Her Majesty may designate by instructions given through a Secretary of State shall act in the office of Deputy Governor during Her Majesty’s pleasure.