Government House Jersey
About Government House Jersey
Government House Jersey is located at Office of the Lieutenant-Governor, JE2 7GH Saint Saviour, Jersey. They can be contacted via phone at +44 1534 441700, visit their website www.governmenthouse.gov.je for more detailed information.
The Lieutenant-Governor in Jersey is appointed by Her Majesty The Queen for a period of 5 years to be her personal representative and impartial adviser.
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presentative and impartial adviser.
Some of the Lieutenant-Governor's specific responsibilities include:
- to represent Her Majesty The Queen on ceremonial occasions
- to host Royal, Ambassadorial and VIP visits and occasions in conjunction with the Island's authorities and the UK government
- to act as a point of contact between the Island's authorities and the UK government
- to play a full and active part in the social and charitable affairs of the Island and to promote community activity in this area
to carry out certain executive functions, primarily in relation to the control of immigration, deportation and naturalisation and the issue of passports
- to transmit recommendations for certain Crown appointments to the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice from the Insular and Church authorities, as appropriate
- to make recommendations for the award of Honours to Island residents
- to be the Commander in Chief of UK Armed Forces in the Island
- to direct the administration of the Crown Estate in the Island
