Commissioner for the British Antarctic Territory

The Commissioner for the British Antarctic Territory (BAT), is the head of government in the Antarctic Territory of the United Kingdom. As one of the British Overseas Territories, the commissioner is appointed by the British Monarchy, currently Queen Elizabeth II who appoints the commissioner office on the advice of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Since 1998, the Commissioner of the BAT has also served as Commissioner of the British Indian Ocean Territory.

Commissioner for the British Antarctic Territory

The Commissioner for the British Antarctic Territory (BAT), is the head of government in the Antarctic Territory of the United Kingdom. As one of the British Overseas Territories, the commissioner is appointed by the British Monarchy, currently Queen Elizabeth II who appoints the commissioner office on the advice of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Since 1998, the Commissioner of the BAT has also served as Commissioner of the British Indian Ocean Territory.