Governor (Turkey)

In Turkey, a governor (Turkish: Vali) is an official responsible for the implementation of legislation, constitutional and government decisions in individual provinces. There are 81 governors in Turkey,[1] one for each province, appointed ceremonially by the president on the recommendation of the Interior Ministry. Governors are legally required to be politically neutral and have power over public offices within their province, including the provincial police force. They also have a certain role in local government, though mayors and councillors are elected to these roles in local elections. The provincial head of security (the police force) also concurrently serves as deputy governor.

The Kaymakam (roughly translated as 'sub-governor') has similar functions and roles as the governor but operates on a district level.[2]

  1. ^ "Cumhuriyet Gazetesi - Zeynep Oral: "Yuh Olsun: 81 İlde 1 Kadın Vali!"". cumhuriyet.com.tr. 21 September 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  2. ^ "Kaymakamın Görev ve Yetkileri - T.C. PALU KAYMAKAMLIĞI". palu.gov.tr. Retrieved 30 June 2015.

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