Governor

The Governor is responsible for the execution of state laws, for the preparation of the biennial budget, and for the appointment of executive agency heads and members of over 300 boards, commissions, and advisory councils. The Governor may recommend legislation to the General Assembly and veto any bill approved by the legislature.  In addition, pardons and reprieves may be granted by the Governor to persons convicted of crimes.  The Governor cannot serve consecutive terms.

Lieutenant Governor

The Lieutenant Governor presides over the Senate and may only vote to break a tie. No limit is placed on the terms of the Lieutenant Governor.  The Lieutenant Governor succeeds to the Office of the Governor in case of the Governor’s death, failure to qualify, resignation, removal, or inability to serve. 

Attorney General

The Attorney General is elected to represent the state or any of its agencies in civil or criminal cases before the courts. The Attorney General also provides official opinions on the application or provisions of state laws upon the written request of the Governor, legislators, judges, and certain elected or appointed state or local officials. The four-year term runs concurrently with that of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor and no restriction is placed on successive terms.