Governor
Queen Elizabeth II is represented by the Governor and Commander-in-Chief, presently Vice Admiral Sir Adrian Johns KCB CBE ADC (sworn in 26 October 2009). After an election, the Governor appoints the leader of the largest party in the unicameral parliament, as Chief Minister. The Governor is not involved in the day-to-day administration of Gibraltar, and his role is largely as a ceremonial head of state. The Governor is responsible for matters of defence and security only.
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