British Guiana's Combined Court, which includes members…

British Guiana's Combined Court, which includes members of the Court of Policy and six additional financial representatives appointed by the College of Electors, is responsible for raising and disbursing revenue.

In 1855 the Combined Court also assumes responsibility for setting the salaries of all government officials.

This duty makes the Combined Court a center of intrigues, resulting in periodic clashes between the governor and the planters.