Until 1955, Cools-Lartigue was the Chief Secretary of the
Windward Islands, when on 9 May, he was issued a Commission by
George F. Holsten appointing him to the position of Governor's Deputy. From November 1967 to 3 November 1978, Cools-Lartigue was the last
Governor of Dominica. He was then elected Interim President and served as such from 3 November 1978 to 19 January 1979, Cools-Lartigue resigned as President either the following day under family pressure, or due to rioters attacking his house on 17 June 1979. He was replaced as President of Dominica by
Jenner Armour. ==References==