What role does the governor-general have in Grenada’s government?

Grenada is a constitutional monarchy in which the British monarch serves as the head of state. The governor-general acts as the monarch’s representative and serves as the nominal head of state within the country.1

The governor-general holds specific responsibilities within the nation's constitutional framework, most notably regarding the legislature. The governor-general is responsible for appointing members to the Senate, the upper house of Grenada's two-chamber legislature, acting on the advice of the prime minister and the leader of the opposition. Historically, the office has also played a role in maintaining constitutional order during periods of political transition.12