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The Chief Commissioner of Rodrigues is the gubernatorial head of the region of Rodrigues since it gained autonomy within the Republic of Mauritius on 12 October 2002. The Commissioner is selected from the party holding the majority of seats at the regional assembly.
Rodrigues is the main outer island of the Republic of Mauritius. Rodrigues obtained its autonomy in 2002. The Rodriguan economy is based on a subsistence type of agriculture, stock rearing and fishing.