The Constitution of Aruba (1 January 1986) is the constitution of Aruba.

The constitution provides for a governor, appointed by the queen for a six-year term, to oversee the commonwealth's local government. An elected prime minister heads the local government and receives legislation from the seven-member Council of Ministers. This parliament has responsibility for legislative, executive and judicial powers. Judicial powers are carried out by the common court, the Justice of Aruba, and at the Supreme Court of the Netherlands. Aruba's constitution gives the region control over aviation, customs, immigration, communications and other internal matters.

Aruba created its constitution after separating from the Netherlands Antilles in 1986. It is still part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which handles defense, citizenship and foreign affairs. Aruba is not fully independent -- it is more like a commonwealth within the Netherlands.

External links

• Aruba Economy & Government
• Aruba General Facts