The Lieutenant-Governor is appointed by His Majesty The King for a five year term, to be his personal representative and impartial adviser.
The Lieutenant-Governor’s responsibilities include:
- representing The King on ceremonial occasions
- being an impartial adviser to The King
- hosting royal, ambassadorial and VIP visits and occasions in conjunction with the Island’s authorities and the UK government
- being a point of contact between the Island’s authorities and the UK government
- promoting and playing an active part in the social and charitable affairs of the Island and to promote community activity in this area
- all matters relating to British citizenship
- communicating recommendations for certain Crown appointments to the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice from the Insular and Church authorities
- making recommendations for the award of honours to Jersey residents
- being the Commander-in-Chief of British Armed Forces in the Island
- directing the administration of the Crown Estate in the Island
