Constitution of The Bahamas

ContentsChapter IV. The Governor-General

Article 32. Establishment of office of Governor-GeneralThe office of Governor-General

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32.

In briefCreates the office of Governor-General, appointed by Her Majesty, serving for as long as Her Majesty wishes, as Her Majesty's representative in The Bahamas.

There shall be a Governor-General of The Bahamas who shall be appointed by Her Majesty and shall hold office during Her Majesty's pleasure and who shall be Her Majesty's representative in The Bahamas.

There must be a Governor-General of The Bahamas. Her Majesty appoints the Governor-General, who holds office for as long as Her Majesty wishes and is Her Majesty's representative in The Bahamas.

Establishment of office of Governor-GeneralThe office of Governor-General

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