Governor-General
Luka was appointed as Governor-General on 9 September 2003, as the representative of HM Queen Elizabeth II, who is Tuvalu's head of state. He retired on 15 April 2005 after reaching his 65th birthday. Tuvalu, unlike most countries, has a mandatory retirement age for all civil servants.
Historical note: Luka was the only Governor-General of Tuvalu not to accept a Knighthood. The practice of a Governor-General accepting a Knighthood was resumed by Luka's successor to that office, Sir Filoimea Telito.
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