Governor of Aruba

The governor's duties are twofold; he represents and guards the general interests of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and is head of the Aruban government.As the head of the Aruban government, the governor is inviolable; the ministers are responsible.During the formation of a cabinet, the governor plays an important role.The governor is supported and advised by the Council of Advice (Raad van Advies), consisting of at least five members, appointed by the governor, advising him on the drafts of state ordinances, state decrees, kingdom acts and general administrative orders.Before this date the governor of the Netherlands Antilles was represented on Aruba by a lieutenant-governor (gezaghebber).