Governor of Gagauzia

The Governor of Gagauzia is the highest political position in Gagauzia, Moldova.

Governor of Gagauzia
Coat of arms of Gagauzia
Incumbent
Irina Vlah
since 15 April 2015
StyleHer Excellency
ResidenceComrat
Appointerelection
Term lengthFour years
Websitegagauzia.md

The position is created by the 14th article of the law on the legal status of Gagauzia No. 344-XIII (December 23, 1994). All state authorities in Gagauzia are subordinate to the Governor. The Başkan (pronounced [ˈbaʃkan]) is elected by universal, equal, direct, secret and free suffrage on an alternative basis for a term of 4 years. One and the same person can be a governor for no more than two consecutive terms. They must be a citizen of Moldova over 35 years old and know the Gagauz language.

The Başkan of Gagauzia is confirmed as a member of the Moldovan government by a decree of the President of Moldova.

The Başkan can issue decisions and decrees valid throughout the entire territory of Gagauzia.

Governors of Gagauzia
NameFromUntil
Gheorghe Tabunşcic (başkan) 19 June 1995 24 September 1999
Dumitru Croitor (başkan) 24 September 1999 21 June 2002
Valeri Ianioglo (başkan interim) 21 June 2002 10 July 2002
Ivan Kristioglo (başkan interim, in opposition) 10 July 2002 29 July 2002
Gheorghe Mollo (başkan interim) 29 July 2002 9 November 2002
Gheorghe Tabunşcic (başkan) 9 November 2002 29 December 2006
Mihail Formuzal (başkan) 29 December 2006 15 April 2015
Irina Vlah (başkan) 15 April 2015 current

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