Style Her Excellency Formation 22 February 1979 | Appointer Monarch of Saint Lucia | |
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Residence Government House, Saint Lucia Term length At Her Majesty's pleasure First holder Sir Allen Montgomery Lewis | ||
The Governor-General of Saint Lucia is the viceregal representative of the monarch of Saint Lucia, currently being Queen Elizabeth II. The official residence of the Governor-General is Government House.
The position of Governor-General was established when Saint Lucia was granted independence on 22 February 1979, prior to which there had existed the equivalent position of Governor of Saint Lucia.
Constitutional powers, functions and duties
The office of Governor-General is provided for by Chapter II, Sections 19 to 22 of the Constitution. These state:
References
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