Georgia's Executive Branch

Informal Powers of the Governor

- Serves as spokesperson for the state of Georgia - Leads trade delegations -Serves as party head -Issues proclamations *These are not listed in the GA Constitution

Formal Powers

those powers a governor may exercise that are specifically outlined in the state constitution or state law; proposes annual budget

Role of Executive Branch

to execute, enforce, or carries out the laws

qualifications for Governor and Lt. Governor

30 years old, US citizen for 15 years; Ga. resident for 6 years

Term of office for Governor

4 year term; can serve two consecutive terms; wait 4 years and can serve a 3rd term.

Secretary of State

an elected constitutional officer who is the keeper of Ga's Great Seal; provides supervision and monitoring of elections; oversees 30 state boards

Attorney General

an elected constitutional officer who is the state's chief legal officer; deals with contracts and legal concerns for the state; represents the state in capital felony cases and in any civil action; responsible for investigation and prosecution of any state official.

Commissioner of Agriculture

an elected official who is responsible for regulating and promoting GA's agriculture industry; regulates and monitors convenience stores, food processing and bottling plants, pest eradication programs, nurseries and garden businesses, and state farmer's markets.

Commissioner of Labor

an elected official who regulates the health and safety of workers, enforces state labor laws, administers unemployment insurance programs, and maintains statistical data on labor; child labor laws;

Agencies of the Executive branch of GA

Department of Transportation (GDOT), department of Natural Resources (DNR), Department of Public Safety, Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ)

Chief Executive Of the state

Governor

Unlimited terms of office

Lt. Governor

Election of Governor

Tuesday in November every 4 years.

State School Superintendent

directs statewide educational programs, enforces state education regulations and laws, administers state and federal funds, certifies and licenses teachers and other educators, and approves textbooks for use in Georgia schools; head of Department of Education

Commissioner of Insurance

elected official who regulates insurance carriers and issues insurance licenses