Minnesota Lieutenant Governor
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The Minnesota Lieutenant Governor serves as an extension of the governor and assists the governor in carrying out the functions of the executive branch. The lieutenant governor represents the governor and is prepared to act in the governor’s place in the event of his/her absence or disability. The governor may delegate to the lieutenant governor any powers, duties, responsibilities, or functions as prescribed by law to be performed by the governor by filing a written order with the secretary of state.
The current officeholder is Carol Molnau.
Qualifications
The term of office for lieutenant governor is four years.
- must be 25 years old
- a resident of the state one year
- a citizen of the United States
- elected by the people jointly with the governor by a single vote applying to both offices
Duties
The lieutenant governor serves as a key member of the governor’s cabinet and is involved in major policy and budget decisions. Additionally, as lieutenant governor, the lieutenant governor serves as a member of the State Executive Council and chairs the Capitol Area Architectural Planning Board.
Contact information
Office of the Governor and Lt. Governor
130 State Capitol
75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155
Phone:651-296-3391
Toll Free:800-657-3717
Fax:651-296-2089
See also
- Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Carol Molnau
- Minnesota Governor
- Minnesota Attorney General
- Minnesota Secretary of State
External links
- Office of Minnesota Lieutenant Governor
- Minnesota Secretary of State, "About the Office of the Lieutenant Governor"
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