Governor of Erzurum

Governor of Erzurum
Erzurum Valiliği
Incumbent
Ahmet Altıparmak
since 16 May 2013
AppointerPresident of Turkey
On the recommendation of the Turkish government
Term lengthNo set term length or limit
Inaugural holderZühtü Bey
1923
WebsiteOffice of the Governor

The Governor of Erzurum (Turkish: Erzurum Valiliği) is the civil service state official responsible for both national government and state affairs in the Province of Erzurum. Similar to the Governors of the 80 other Provinces of Turkey, the Governor of Erzurum is appointed by the Government of Turkey and is responsible for the implementation of government legislation within Erzurum. The Governor is also the most senior commander of both the Erzurum provincial police force and the Erzurum Gendarmerie.