In Federal Republic of Nepal, a governor is the constitutional head of each of the seven provinces. The governor is appointed by the President of Nepal recommended by federal cabinet for a term of five years, and holds office at the President's pleasure. The governor is de jure head of the provincial government; all its executive actions are taken in the governor's name. However, the governor must act on the advice of the popularly elected council of ministers, headed by the , which thus holds de facto executive authority at the province-level. The Constitution of Nepal also empowers the governor to act upon his or her own discretion, such as the ability to appoint or dismiss a ministry, recommend President's rule for the President's assent.