NC Executive Branch
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The document outlines the duties and qualifications of key North Carolina executive branch officials including the governor, lieutenant governor, cabinet, and council of state. The governor appoints cabinet heads and proposes the state budget, while having authority over state agencies. The lieutenant governor succeeds the governor if necessary and leads the state senate. Both the cabinet and council of state oversee various state departments and programs.
NC Executive Branch
- 1. For use with section 13.2
- 2. Governor Duties appoint many key officials coordinates the work of most state agencies administers the state budget proposes state budget and other legislation may pardon convicted criminals of commute their sentence (GR#1) represents North Carolina when dealing with other states and with the federal government
- 3. Governor Term (GR#2) Length: 4 years Limit: 2 Consecutive Terms Qualifications (GR#3) Age: 30 Citizenship: US for 5 Years Residence: NC for last 2 years
- 4. Lieutenant Governor Elected independently from the Governor Duties automatically succeeds the governor if the office becomes “vacant” president of the NC Senate serves on various commissions and boards Qualifications Age: 30 Citizenship: US for 5 Years Residence: NC for last 2 years
- 5. Cabinet Appointed by the Governor (approved by NC Senate) (GR#4) 1. Dept of Administration serves as a multidimensional agency to assist the governor and other state agencies 2. Dept of Commerce guides economic growth for the state 3. Dept of Corrections oversees the state prison, probation, and parole system
- 6. Cabinet 4. Dept of Crime Control & Public Safety directs emergency management and the Highway Patrol, and coordinates with the National Guard 5. Dept of Cultural Resources promotes the state’s art, culture, and historic sites, and protects historic state archives 6. Dept of Environment and Natural Resources preserves and protects the state’s natural resources and state parks
- 7. Cabinet 7. Dept of Health and Human Services regulates state hospitals and provides support for mental health, public health, and social service programs across the state 8. Dept of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention administers the state’s youth services activities 9. Dept of Revenue administers the state’s tax collection efforts
- 8. Cabinet 10. Dept of Transportation maintains the state transportation system and licenses and regulates use of motor vehicles
- 9. Council of State Elected Independently, not appointed (GR#5) 1. attorney general oversees the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) 2. commissioner of agriculture and consumer services directs agricultural research and product safety monitoring 3. commissioner of insurance regulates insurance companies in the state
- 10. Council of State 4. commissioner of labor oversees worker safety and fair employment practices 5. secretary of state regulates corporations 6. superintendent of public instruction oversees and guides the regulation of the state’s public school system
- 11. Council of State 7. state auditor reviews actions of other state departments 8. state treasurer manages the state’s money
- 12. Council of State Term 4 Years Limit unlimited