Romanian Royal Residents

Following the promulgation by King Carol II of a new Constitution of Romania on 27 Feb 1938, an administrative reform of the kingdom's territory was established law on 14 August 1938, This law divided the territory of Romania into 10 regions (Ținuturi). Each region was managed by a Royal Resident appointed by the King of Romania by Royal Decree for a duration of 6 years.

The Royal Resident was the regional representative of the Government of Romania and the administrator of the region. His main responsibilities were to apply the decisions of the government and to ensure the civil order in the region. In carrying out his duties, the Royal Resident was assisted by a Regional Council. The members of the council were elected by the communal councils and by the Chambers for Agriculture, Commerce, Industry and Labour.

The administrative reform and the function of Royal Resident were abolished after King Carol's abdication on 6 Sept. 1940.