Governor of Ardahan
| Governor of Ardahan Ardahan Valiliği | |
|---|---|
Logo of the Governor of Ardahan | |
Incumbent since August 10, 2023Hayrettin Çiçek | |
| Appointer | President of Turkey On the recommendation of the Turkish government |
| Term length | No set term length or limit |
| Inaugural holder | Ali Rıza Ceylan 1923 |
| Website | Office of the Governor |
The Governor of Ardahan (Turkish: Ardahan Valiliği) is the bureaucratic state official responsible for both national government and state affairs in the Province of Ardahan. Similar to the Governors of the 80 other Provinces of Turkey, the Governor of Ardahan is appointed by the Government of Turkey and is responsible for the implementation of government legislation within Ardahan. The Governor is also the most senior commander of both the Ardahan provincial police force and the Ardahan Gendarmerie.