Georgia Governor
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The Governor of Georgia is the chief official in the executive branch of the state of Georgia. He is elected for a four-year term, with succession to one consecutive term allowed. The governor has a number of powers in state government, including proposing new programs and laws for the state, proposing a state budget for the legislature to consider, vetoing legislation and appointing members of many of the boards in state government.
In addition to the Governor, Georgia’s constitution provides for several constitutional officers who are the heads of executive departments and are elected directly by the voters for four-year terms. The authority for the offices of these officials is established in the state constitution. Currently, the list of constitutional officers includes the Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Georgia Attorney General, Commissioner of Insurance (formerly Comptroller General), Superintendent of Schools, Commissioner of Labor and Commissioner of Agriculture.
A majority of executive departments are headed by policy-making boards, whose members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Georgia Senate. Usually in cooperation with the governor, the boards appoint a department director or commissioner to administer agency affairs. A few department heads are appointed directly by the governor.
The current governor of Georgia is Sonny Perdue.
Contact information
The Office of the Governor
State of Georgia
203 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Phone: 404-656-1776
Fax: 404-657-7332
See also
- Governor Sonny Perdue
- Georgia Lieutenant Governor
- Georgia Attorney General
- Georgia Secretary of State
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