Lieutenant-Governor

The Lieutenant-Governor is appointed by Her Majesty The Queen for a period of 5 years to be her personal representative and impartial adviser.

Some of the Lieutenant-Governor's specific responsibilities include:

to represent Her Majesty The Queen on ceremonial occasions
to host Royal, Ambassadorial and VIP visits and occasions in conjunction with the Island's authorities and the UK government
to act as a point of contact between the Island's authorities and the UK government
to play a full and active part in the social and charitable affairs of the Island and to promote community activity in this area
to carry out certain executive functions, primarily in relation to the control of immigration, deportation and naturalisation and the issue of passports
to transmit recommendations for certain Crown appointments to the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice from the Insular and Church authorities, as appropriate
to make recommendations for the award of Honours to Island residents
to be the Commander in Chief of UK Armed Forces in the Island
to direct the administration of the Crown Estate in the Island

Lieutenant-Governor

Lieutenant General Sir Andrew Ridgway KBE, CB retired as Lieutenant-Governor on 30 June 2011. The new Lieutenant-Governor will be General Sir John McColl KCB, CBE, DSO. He will be sworn-in in the Royal Court on Monday 26 September 2011.