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. ↑ Limited, Jamaica Observer. "PM pays tribute to Charles Town maroon leader - Latest News". Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  2. ↑ Limited, Jamaica Observer. "Colonel Harris to be honoured by Moore Town Maroons - News". Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  3. ↑ Limited, Jamaica Observer. "Ferron Williams returned as Accompong Maroon colonel - Latest News". Archived from the original on 26 April 2016. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  4. ↑ http://moj.gov.jm/sites/default/files/minister-speeches/6th%20Annual%20International%20Maroon%20Conference.pdf


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