The Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia is the Queen's representative in the province. This role involves performing ceremonial duties, such as opening the legislative session and giving royal assent to laws passed by the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. The Lieutenant Governor also plays a key role in promoting community initiatives and engaging with citizens. Appointed by the Governor General of Canada, the Lieutenant Governor serves a term of approximately five years. This position is non-partisan, meaning the individual does not belong to any political party, ensuring that they remain neutral in political matters and represent all British Columbians fairly.