State Governor

The State Governor in the United States

Functions of the State Governor

“As chief executive officer of (the) State, the governor is responsible for ensuring that the laws of the State are carried out. The governor exercises executive power over the administrative machinery of State government, including all departments, divisions, offices, bureaus, and commissions established by constitutional provision or by statute.

The governor acts as commander-in-chief of the State’s military and naval forces; directs to the legislature an annual message concerning the condition of the State; recommends actions to the legislature and approves or vetoes actions proposed by the legislature; convenes extraordinary sessions of the legislature, or of the senate only, when necessary; appoints, and may remove, heads of most State departments; prepares for the legislature a comprehensive annual State budget; and may grant reprieves, commutations, and pardons to persons convicted of crimes (except in treason or impeachment cases).” (1)

See Also

  • State Governor History

Notes

  1. Guide to Records of the Governor´s Office in the New York State Archives

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