The role of the governor is to act as the de facto head of state, and he is responsible for formally appointing the Chief Minister of Gibraltar, along with other members of the Government of Gibraltar after a general election.
Peran Gubernur adalah menjabat sebagai kepala negara de facto, dan ia bertugas menunjuk Ketua Menteri Gibraltar secara resmi, beserta anggota-anggota Pemerintahan Gibraltar setelah pemilihan umum.