Governor of Ankara
| Governor of Ankara Ankara Valiliği | |
|---|---|
Logo of the Governor of Ankara | |
since November 6, 2018 | |
| Appointer | President of Turkey On the recommendation of the Turkish government |
| Term length | No set term length or limit |
| Inaugural holder | Murat Bey August 19, 1920 |
| Website | Office of the Governor |
The Governor of Ankara (Turkish: Ankara Valiliği) is the bureaucratic state official responsible for both national government and state affairs in the Province of Ankara. Similar to the Governors of the 80 other Provinces of Turkey, the Governor of Ankara is appointed by the Government of Turkey and is responsible for the implementation of government legislation within Ankara. The Governor is also the most senior commander of both the Ankara provincial police force and the Ankara Gendarmerie.
The incumbent governor, Vasip Şahin, was appointed on November 6, 2018.