Maroon Council

On the Island of Jamaica, the Maroon Council is the executive body with administrative powers and obligations for the Maroon communities.[1][2] Maroon Council members are appointed by the Colonel-in-Chief (Colonel), while the Colonel is officially elected by the community as the Head of Government.[3] Each Maroon Community (Accompong, Nanny Town, Charles Town, Trelawny Town, and Scotts Hall) has its own independent Maroon Council with legislative authority.[4]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/PM-pays-tribute-to-Charles-Town-maroon-leader
  2. ↑ http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/115748_Colonel-Harris-to-be-honoured-by-Moore-Town-Maroons
  3. ↑ http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/Ferron-Williams-returned-as-Accompong-Maroon-colonel
  4. ↑ http://moj.gov.jm/sites/default/files/minister-speeches/6th%20Annual%20International%20Maroon%20Conference.pdf
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