Governor of Mersin
| Governor of Mersin Mersin Valiliği | |
|---|---|
Logo of the Governor of Mersin | |
Incumbent since September 15, 2014Özdemir Çakacak | |
| Appointer | President of Turkey On the recommendation of the Turkish government |
| Term length | No set term length or limit |
| Inaugural holder | Kemal Bey 1922 |
| Website | Office of the Governor |
The Governor of Mersin (Turkish: Mersin Valiliği) is the bureaucratic state official responsible for both national government and state affairs in the Province of Mersin. Similar to the governors of the 80 other Provinces of Turkey, the Governor of Mersin is appointed by the government of Turkey and is responsible for the implementation of government legislation within Mersin. The governor is also the most senior commander of both the Mersin provincial police force and the Mersin Gendarmerie.