Governor of Puerto Rico

Governor of Puerto Rico
Spanish: *Gobernador de Puerto Rico*
Governor of Puerto Rico ; Spanish: Gobernador de Puerto Rico
	Seal of the Governor
	Standard of the Governor
	Incumbent; Pedro Pierluisi; since January 2, 2021
Style	His Excellency; diplomatic; Mister Governor; when presiding; First Executive; third person
Residence	La Fortaleza
Term length	Four years, no term limit
Inaugural holder	Juan Ponce de León
Formation	1508
Salary	$70,000 (2013)[1]
Website	fortaleza.pr.gov

The Governor of Puerto Rico (Spanish: Gobernador de Puerto Rico) is the head of government of Puerto Rico. It is the executive branch of the government of the island. He is also the commander-in-chief of the island's military forces, the Puerto Rico National Guard.

Since 1949, the governor has been elected by the people of Puerto Rico. Before that date, the governor was appointed either by the King of Spain (1510-1898) or by the President of the United States (1898-1946).

References

"CSG Releases 2013 Governor Salaries". The Council of State Governments. June 25, 2013. Archived from the original on October 22, 2014. Retrieved November 23, 2014.

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[1] "CSG Releases 2013 Governor Salaries". The Council of State Governments. June 25, 2013. Archived from the original on October 22, 2014. Retrieved November 23, 2014.