| Governor-General of Grenada | |
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| Viceroy | |
| Style | Her Excellency |
| Residence | Government House, St. George's (former) |
| Appointer | Monarch of Grenada on the advice of the prime minister |
| Term length | At His Majesty's pleasure[1] |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Grenada |
| Formation | 7 February 1974 |
| First holder | Sir Leo de Gale |
| Salary | EC$ 148,539 annually |
| Website | Office of the Governor-General |
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The Governor-General of Grenada is the representative of the Grenadian monarch, currently King Charles III, in Grenada. The Governor-General is appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the Prime Minister of Grenada. The functions of the Governor-General include appointing ministers, judges, and ambassadors; giving Royal Assent to legislation passed by the Grenadian Parliament; and issuing writs for election.
In general, the governor-general observes the conventions of the Westminster system and responsible government, maintaining a political neutrality, and has to always act only on the advice of the prime minister. The governor-general also has a ceremonial role: hosting events at the official residence in the capital, St. George's— and bestowing honours to individuals and groups who are contributing to Grenada and to their communities. When travelling abroad, the governor-general is seen as the representative of Grenada and its monarch.
Governors-general formally serve "at the monarch's pleasure". Since 7 May 2013, the governor-general has been Dame Cécile La Grenade.
The office of the governor-general was created on 7 February 1974, when Grenada gained independence from the United Kingdom as a sovereign state and an independent constitutional monarchy. Since then, 6 individuals have served as governor-general.
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