Bailiff of Guernsey | |
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since 11 May 2020 | |
Style | His Excellency |
Member of | |
Appointer | Monarch of the United Kingdom on the advice of the Lieutenant Governor and Lord Chancellor |
Term length | At His Majesty's Pleasure until retirement age of 65 |
Formation | 1270 |
First holder | Hugh de Trubleville |
The title Bailiff of Guernsey has been used since at least the 13th century and indicated the leading citizen of Guernsey.
The 90th and current Bailiff is Sir Richard McMahon.[1][2]