Illinois Executive Branch

Executive Branch Enforces and Administers Laws Governor Education Department of Military Affairs State Board of Elections Bureau of the Budget Civil Administrative Code Departments Other Agencies, Boards, and Authorities Lieutenant Governor Attorney General Secretary of State Treasurer Comptroller

Governor Head of the Executive Branch Patrick Joseph Quinn 41st Governor of Illinois SPRINGFIELD – January 29, 2009. Former Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn took the Oath of Office at 5:40 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2009. The Oath of Office was administered by Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne Burke in a brief ceremony in the Chamber of the Illinois House of Representatives. Assumed Office on January 29, 2009 4 year term of office May serve an unlimited amount of terms Must be 25 years old, a resident of Illinois for 3 years before election, and a U.S. citizen. $155,600.00 Annual Salary 7th highest paid Governor in the country

Governor’s Mansion Governor’s Mansion in Springfield – Recently underwent $3 million renovations 28 Rooms Oldest historic residence in IL During Christmas, the mansion is decorated including over 12 Christmas trees The Governor is not expected to actually reside in the mansion itself, there is a private apt for him and his family behind the mansion Rod Blagojevich did not live there at all , he lived in Chicago Governor Pat Quinn announced he was looking forward to living in the mansion, calling it the “People’s House” Governor’s Mansion in Springfield – Visual Tours at Website below: http://www.state.il.us/gov/mansion2/

Governor’s Mansion History Completed in 1855 Starting in 1855, Illinois governors began occupying this red brick mansion in downtown Springfield. Joel A. Matteson and his family were to first to move in, followed by William Bissell. The mansion originally cost $31,000 to build. It is open for tours: Tuesday Thursday Saturday Morning In 2008, a water leak cost $20,986 to repair.

Governor’s Important Duties Report to the General Assembly (Legislative Branch) on the condition of the state Grant pardons Reorganize any Executive agency Commander-in-Chief of the state militia May call special sessions of the General Assembly Appoints many members of the state government

Three types of Vetoes Amendatory Veto Regular Veto The whole bill is rejected. Amendatory Veto The Governor gives recommendations, and the bill can be passed if they are accepted. Item or Reduction Veto The Governor changes the appropriation. * Appropriation: money set aside for specific use.

Members of the Executive Branch Dan Rutherford Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka Comptroller Acts as the chief investment officer Administers several low interest loan programs His office conducts financial education courses Is a watchdog over state finances Ordering payments into and out of State’s accounts. Jesse White Secretary of State Lisa Madigan Attorney General Managed the largest distribution of new license plates in IL history Fought for tougher DUI laws Overhauled the Parking Program for Persons with Disabilities Lawyer for the people of IL Led efforts to restore integrity to gaming Trying to stop the spread of drugs