Governor of Bermuda

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The Governor of Bermuda is the British monarch’s appointed representative on the island, responsible for overseeing external affairs, defense, internal security, and the proper functioning of the constitutional government.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Crown appointment
public office
vice-regal representative
advisedBy Cabinet of Bermuda
Premier of Bermuda
appointedBy monarch of the United Kingdom
appoints Chief Justice of Bermuda
Premier of Bermuda
members of certain statutory boards and commissions
other judges of the Supreme Court of Bermuda
other ministers on the advice of the Premier
category Governors of Bermuda
chairs Bermuda Defence Board
constitutingInstrument Bermuda Constitution Order 1968
country Bermuda
firstHolder Richard Moore
flag Union Jack defaced with the Bermuda coat of arms in a white disc
formationYear 1612
hasPower reserve powers under the Bermuda Constitution
hasRole exercising prerogative of mercy in Bermuda
granting Royal Assent to legislation passed by the Parliament of Bermuda
issuing writs for elections in Bermuda
insignia Badge of the Governor of Bermuda
Flag of the Governor of Bermuda
linked to: Flag of Bermuda
jurisdiction British Overseas Territory of Bermuda
locatedInTheAdministrativeTerritorialEntity Bermuda
memberOf Privy Council of the United Kingdom
linked to: Privy Council
nominates Premier of Bermuda
officeHolder Rena Lalgie
officeHolderStartTime 2020
officeHolds Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Bermuda Regiment
linked to: Governor of Bermuda
oversees Bermuda Police Service
Bermuda Regiment
participatesIn opening of the Parliament of Bermuda
partOf Government of Bermuda
predecessorOffice Governor of the Somers Isles
reportsTo monarch of the United Kingdom
represents British monarch
residence Government House, Bermuda
residenceType official residence
responsibleFor defence of Bermuda
external affairs of Bermuda
internal security of Bermuda
proper functioning of the constitutional government of Bermuda
seat Hamilton, Bermuda
style Her Excellency
His Excellency
termLength at His Majesty’s pleasure

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Bermuda representativeOfHeadOfState Governor of Bermuda
subject linked to: Bermuda (United Kingdom)
Parliament of Bermuda representedLocallyBy Governor of Bermuda
Parliament of Bermuda canBeDissolvedBy Governor of Bermuda
Governor of Bermuda officeHolds Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Bermuda Regiment
linked to: Governor of Bermuda
Coat of arms of Bermuda usedBy Governor of Bermuda
Senate of Bermuda appointingAuthority Governor of Bermuda
Senate of Bermuda relatedBody Governor of Bermuda
Constitution of Bermuda representedInBermudaBy Governor of Bermuda
Constitution of Bermuda establishesOffice Governor of Bermuda
Constitution of Bermuda allocatesPowerTo Governor of Bermuda
Government of Bermuda representativeOfMonarch Governor of Bermuda
Hamilton, Bermuda representedBy Governor of Bermuda
Government House, Bermuda hasOccupantRole British-appointed Governor of Bermuda
linked to: Governor of Bermuda
Premier of Bermuda appointedBy Governor of Bermuda
Premier of Bermuda reportsTo Governor of Bermuda
Bermuda Defence Board advises Governor of Bermuda
Bermuda Defence Board hasClient Governor of Bermuda
Bermuda Defence Board reportsTo Governor of Bermuda
Bermuda Regiment ceremonialChief Governor of Bermuda
Somers Isles representedBy Governor of Bermuda
David Cecil, 6th Marquess of Exeter positionHeld Governor of Bermuda
subject linked to: David Cecil
President of the Legislative Council of Bermuda associatedWith Governor of Bermuda (as representative of the British monarch)
linked to: Governor of Bermuda
Chief Justice of Bermuda appointedBy Governor of Bermuda