The Lieutenant Governor
A Lieutenant Governor is chosen by the General Governor based on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. Lietenant Governors are also called Chief Executive Officer of the province.The Lieutenant Governor is the Queen's Representative.The Lieutenant Governor is not from any political parties, nor do they show favourism to to any candidates. Their are 3 main duties of an Lieutenant Governor, Constitutional, Social, and Ceremonial.
Constitutional
A Lieutenant Governor is chosen by the General Governor based on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. Lietenant Governors are also called Chief Executive Officer of the province.The Lieutenant Governor is the Queen's Representative.The Lieutenant Governor is not from any political parties, nor do they show favourism to to any candidates. Their are 3 main duties of an Lieutenant Governor, Constitutional, Social, and Ceremonial.
Constitutional
- must approve all bills and sign new bills
- Start and ending session before an election
- Reading of The Throne Speech
- Dissolving legislature session before an election
- Ensuring the Premiers role is always fulfilled
- Presides over the swearing of the new Cabinet Minister
- Attending Government ceremonies on behalf of the Queen
- Attending social events
- Meeting with citizens when possible
- Take part in award celebrations
- Giving away awards to who have made noble contributions