Governor of Zamboanga Sibugay
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| Governor of Zamboanga Sibugay | |
|---|---|
| Gobernador ng Lalawigan ng Zamboanga Sibugay (in Tagalog) Gobernador sa Zamboanga Sibugay (in Cebuano) | |
| Style | (Madam) Governor, Honorable Governor |
| Residence | Zamboanga Sibugay Government Center, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Term length | 3 years, not eligible for re-election immediately after three consecutive terms |
| Inaugural holder | George Hofer |
| Formation | February 22, 2001 |
| Succession | Vice Governor then highest ranking elected Provincial Board Member |
| Website | Official Website of the Province of Zamboanga Sibugay |
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The governor of Zamboanga Sibugay is the local chief executive of the Philippine province of Zamboanga Sibugay. The governor holds office at the Zamboanga Sibugay Provincial Capitol. Like all local government heads in the Philippines, the governor is elected via popular vote, and may not be elected for a fourth consecutive term (although the former governor may return to office after an interval of one term). In case of death, resignation or incapacity, the vice governor becomes the governor.
Prior to the creation of this office, Zamboanga Sibugay used to be the 3rd Legislative District of Zamboanga del Sur. On February 22, 2001, a plebiscite was held for the said area, and a new province was created. George Hofer, the author of Republic Act No. 8973[1] and Zamboanga del Sur's 3rd District Representative at the time, served as the province's first governor.[2]
