Governor of Puerto Rico
head of government of the U.S. commonwealth of Puerto Rico
The Governor of Puerto Rico (Spanish: Gobernador de Puerto Rico) is the head of government of Puerto Rico. It is the executive branch of the government of the island. He is also the commander-in-chief of the island's military forces, the Puerto Rico National Guard.
| Governor of Puerto Rico
Spanish: Gobernador de Puerto Rico | |
|---|---|
 Seal of the Governor | |
 Standard of the Governor | |
| Style | His Excellency diplomatic Mister Governor when presiding First Executive third person |
| Residence | La Fortaleza |
| Term length | Four years, no term limit |
| Inaugural holder | Juan Ponce de León |
| Formation | 1508 |
| Salary | $70,000 (2013)[1] |
| Website | fortaleza |
Since 1949, the governor has been elected by the people of Puerto Rico. Before that date, the governor was appointed either by the King of Spain (1510-1898) or by the President of the United States (1898-1946).
References
change- ↑ "CSG Releases 2013 Governor Salaries". The Council of State Governments. June 25, 2013. Archived from the original on October 22, 2014. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
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