They chair the Executive Committee of Gagauzia and are an ex-officio member of the Cabinet of Moldova.

The position is created by the 14th article of the law on the legal status of Gagauzia No.

The governor is elected by universal, equal, direct, secret and free suffrage on an alternative basis for a term of 4 years.

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

The governor can also sign or veto laws, appoint the members of the cabinet, and grant pardons when allowed to do so by the People's Assembly.