Governor of İzmir

The governor of İzmir (Turkish: İzmir Valiliği) is the bureaucratic state official responsible for both national government and state affairs in the province of İzmir. Similar to the governors of the 80 other provinces of Turkey, the governor of İzmir is appointed by the government of Turkey and is responsible for the implementation of government legislation within İzmir. The governor is also the most senior commander of both the İzmir provincial police force and the İzmir Gendarmerie.

Governor of İzmir
İzmir Valiliği
Incumbent
Yavuz Selim Köşger
since June 9, 2020
AppointerPresident of Turkey
On the recommendation of the Turkish government
Term lengthNo set term length or limit
Inaugural holderFerit Paşa
February 7, 1909
WebsiteOffice of the Governor
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