Governor of Galway City
| Governor of Galway City Rialtóir na Gaillimhe (Irish) | |
|---|---|
 Coat of arms of Galway City | |
| Executive branch of the Government of Galway City | |
| Style | The Most Excellent |
| Member of | Executive Council |
| Residence | Galway City |
| Appointer | Direct election |
| Term length | 3 months |
| Inaugural holder | Ludwig Collins |
| Deputy | Lieutenant Governor |
The Governor of Galway City is the head of the government of Galway City. The Governor is elected by the people of Galway City every three months, concurrently with elections to the Legislative Assembly.
History
After a long period of failed government for Galway City, outgoing President Thomas Jacobs decided to create the office of Governor of Galway City. Ludwig Collins, who used to be in the Ballinfoyle Region of Galway City before it seceded as the Republic of Ballinfoyleburg, was appointed Governor and in the executive order 45, the position was made elected, and a provincial assembly was established.
Role
The Governor is the chief executive in Galway City, and is responsible for leading and appointing the Executive Council and promulgating acts of the Assembly. The Governor is assisted by the Lieutenant Governor since the role was created on 25 April 2022.
List of governors
| № | Name | Portrait | Term of office | Political party
(color denotes faction) |
Lieutenant Governor | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ludwig Collins | 
|
4 March 2022 | 27 January 2023 | 329 days | Roscamistan Republican Socialist Party | Marco Hasse May Collins | |
| 2 | Devin Purcell | 
|
27 January 2023 | 9 March 2023 | 41 days | Forward Party | May Collins Chris de Constantin | |
| 3 | Marco Hasse | 
|
9 March 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 41 days | National Catholic League | Chris de Constantin | |