The 17 units which make up what is called the Deputy Governor's Office are essentially those that make up the governance of the Territory. Indeed, the departments support activities across the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of government. These departments and units are the building blocks of democracy, since they are responsible for functions such as elections, the public service, the police, courts, nationality, and the Legislative and Executive Councils.

Choose the departments listed below to read a profile of its purpose, functions, and programmes. Choose the general headings for a summary of departments that fall within those broad areas.

• Attorney General's Office
• Audit Department
• Civil Registry and Passport Office
• Deputy Governor's Office
• Governor's Office / Clerk of Executive Council
• Human Resources Department
• House of Assembly
• Training Department

National Security

• Police Force
• Department of Disaster Management

Administration of the Courts

• High Court Registry
• Magistracy

• Financial Investigations Agency

• Elections Office
• Sister Islands Programme
• Office of the Complaints Commissioner
• Law Reform Commission