Governor of Norfolk
| Governor of Norfolk Magister Norpopulae (Westavian) | |
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| Style | His Excellency |
| Reports to | King of Laskaridia Seneschal of Norfolk |
| Seat |  Essling, Norfolk Province |
| Appointer | the King of Laskaridia on the advice of the Seneschal On the result of elections By direct appointment |
| Term length | 6 months 1 year (sometimes) |
| Constituting instrument | None currently |
| First holder | Thomas Jacobs |
The Governor of Norfolk is the head of government of the Norfolk Province. The governor serves as the vice-regal representative of the King of Laskaridia and the ceremonial deputy head-of-state and the ceremonial deputy to the Seneschal of Norfolk. The governor sometimes assists the Seneschal in ceremonial duties and can act as head of state in the absence of a Seneschal.
The position came into place after the foundation of the Province of Norfolk. The Governor's office is currently held by Thomas Jacobs. The Governor of the Province's main duties are the preside over the Cymanfea (lit. Assembly) , Norfolk's local devolved legislative chamber.
The deputy to the Governor of the Province of Norfolk is the Lieutenant Governor of Norfolk, who assists the Governor in discharging his duties officially. And taking the place of the Governor between absences in the Governor's tenure. The current Governor is able to create and form a cabinet, which has several positions.
Role
The Governors role is the following:
- To preside and regulate the flow of legislature in the Cymanfea
- To delegate cabinet positions which will manage regional government aspects
- To maintain law and order and general administration of the state.
- To communicate and brief the Seneschal, King and Cabinet about activities in the state.
- To appoint state and civil officers with the consultation of government officials.
List
There has so far been only one Governor of Norfolk, Thomas Jacobs.
| No. | Portrait | Name (born – died) |
Home state | Tenure in office | Prior positions held | Political party | Appointed by | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | Time in office | ||||||||
| 1 (1) |
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Thomas Jacobs Tomás Jacobs (born 2008) |
Norfolk | 22 October 2023 |
Incumbent | Incumbent | National Left Party | Sean, King of Laskaridia | ||