While still in his twenties, Codrington was appointed to the council of Barbados and then as deputy governor, entrusted with day-to-day administration, and in that capacity he set about building schools and hospitals, suppressing smuggling, and controlling excess drinking.
While still in his twenties, Codrington was appointed to the council of Barbados and then as deputy governor. Deputy governor was entrusted with day-to-day administration, and in that capacity. He set that capacity about building schools and hospitals. He set that capacity about suppressing smuggling. He set that capacity about controlling excess drinking.