Governor of the International Protectorate

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The Governor of the International Protectorate of Ad'ihan (French: Gouverneur du protectorat international d'Ad'ihan, Ad'ihan Creole: Gouvener Protectorat Ad'ihanais) is the de facto head of state of Ad'ihan, and the permanent representative of the Chief of State in the protectorate. The Governor is appointed by the Chief of State of Ad'ihan, and is a permanent role until there is a change of Chief of State, who is also the head of government of Liverpool England. However, an incoming Chief of State can choose to continue with the current Governor, with the right to replace the old Governor with a new permanent representative at any time during his term of office.

Role

The Governor's role is limited, and is mostly to act as chief diplomatic officer of Ad'ihan, overseeing the protectorate's foreign relations. The Governor's other main duty is to appoint the Chief Minister (head of government) of Ad'ihan, normally the leader of the biggest party in the Senate, or appointed leader of a coalition in the Senate. The Governor also has the right to sack the Chief Minister. In rare cases, on the advice of the Chief Minister, the Governor also has the ability to call fresh elections.

Residence

The Governor of the International Protectorate lives in a 10-room suite on the 32nd floor of the Protectorate Hotel in Ad'ihan, due to the small size of the territory that does not have enough space for an official residence.

List of Governors of the International Protectorate

Term From To Governor Chief of State
1 20 October 2144 20 June 2145 Henna Jordan Michael Harley
20 June 2145 14 July 2145 Simon Collins (interim)
2 15 July 2145 Present Simon Collins