Editing Premier of Western Australia (section)

==Powers and function==
The powers of the premier are set out by convention and by legislation. By convention, the premier advises the [[Monarch of Australia]] as to who to appoint as governor. The premier advises the governor as to who to appoint to [[Cabinet (government)|cabinet]] and which portfolios should be given to each cabinet minister. The premier sets out the responsibilities of ministers and the [[Act of Parliament|acts]] that they would administer. The premier leads the cabinet and chairs cabinet meetings. They communicate with the governor, the cabinet, the state government, other state and territory governments, the federal government, and overseas governments. The premier advises the governor on when state elections should be held. They oversee the [[Department of the Premier and Cabinet (Western Australia)|Department of the Premier and Cabinet]]. While premier, they stay as a member of parliament and they retain their responsibility for representing their electoral district.<ref name="Premiers factsheet" />