Governor-General of Solomon Islands

Unlike most other Commonwealth realms, the governor-general of Solomon Islands is nominated by the country's Parliament, rather than being proposed by its prime minister (as is the convention in the other Commonwealth realms). The appointment is made by the monarch of Solomon Islands following a simple majority vote of the National Parliament. Section 27 of the Constitution of Solomon Islands provides that: Oath of office The oath of office of the governor-general is: ==Dismissal==

The governor-general may be dismissed by the monarch "for misbehaviour or for such other cause as may be prescribed by Parliament", after an address from Parliament supported by at least two-thirds majority of all members of parliament. If the office of governor-general becomes vacant, due to death or dismissal, the speaker of the National Parliament of Solomon Islands becomes acting governor-general until a new appointment is made. If the office of Speaker is vacant or unable to perform those functions, then the vice-regal duties are carried out by the Chief Justice. ==Functions==

Solomon Islands shares the person of the sovereign equally with 14 other countries in the Commonwealth of Nations. As the sovereign works and resides outside of Solomon Islands' borders, the governor-general's primary task is to perform the monarch's constitutional duties on their behalf. As such, the governor-general carries out their functions in the government of Solomon Islands on behalf and in the name of the Sovereign. The governor-general's powers and roles are derive from the Constitution of Solomon Islands Part IV Sections 27, 28 & 29, and set out certain provisions relating to the governor-general. The governor-general also presents honours at investitures to Solomon Islanders for notable service to the community, or for acts of bravery. Community role receiving the Queen's Baton for the Delhi Commonwealth Games, 2010 The governor-general provides non-partisan leadership in the community, acting as patron of charitable, service, sporting and cultural organisations, and attending functions throughout the country. The governor-general also encourages, articulates and represents those things that unite Solomon Islanders together. ==Privileges==

Salary The governor-general receives an annual salary of 130,000 SBD. Former governors-general receive a pension set at sixty per cent of the incumbent governor-general's salary. Symbols The governor-general uses a personal flag, which features a lion passant atop a St. Edward's royal crown with "Solomon Islands" written on a two-headed frigatebird, all on a blue background. It is flown on buildings and other locations in Solomon Islands to mark the governor-general's presence. Residence Government House in Honiara is the official residence of the governor-general of Solomon Islands. Upon retirement, governors-general are provided with an official residence free of rent and the cost of water, gas, and electricity is paid for by the government. ==List of governors-general==

Following is a list of people who have served as Governor-General of Solomon Islands since independence in 1978. ==See also==