The office of governor is an appointed position, with officeholders being appointed by the president of Ukraine, on recommendation from the prime minister of Ukraine, to serve a four-year term. The head of the Chernivtsi Regional State Administration is responsible to the President of Ukraine and the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine in the exercise of his/her powers, and is accountable to and controlled by higher-level executive authorities.
The official residence for the governor is located in Chernivtsi. Since 22 November 2019 the governor is Serhiy Osachuk.[1][2]
Governors
Ivan Hnatyshyn (1992–1994, as the Presidential representative)
