0 the main representative of a country in another country that is controlled by the first country, especially the representative of the British king or queen in a country that is a member of the Commonwealth
The monarch maintains direct contact with the governor general.
Its nine members are appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister and minister of justice.
The governor general or monarch may, though, in certain crisis situations exercise their power without ministerial advice.
Alternatively, a field commander can submit a name for consideration, though permission must be obtained from the governor general before the award can be presented.
That individual is, from then until being sworn-in, referred to as the "governor general-designate".
The governor general alone is also constitutionally mandated to summon parliament.
The governor general appointed the commissioner with the concurrence of the prime minister after consultation with the leader of the opposition.
The governor general was elected for life by the knights.
