Governor of Erzurum
| Governor of Erzurum Erzurum Valiliği | |
|---|---|
Incumbent since 16 May 2013Ahmet Altıparmak | |
| Appointer | President of Turkey On the recommendation of the Turkish government |
| Term length | No set term length or limit |
| Inaugural holder | Zühtü Bey 1923 |
| Website | Office 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.