The Nebraska Executive Branch
Officers of the Executive Branch -Consists of 6 officers 1. Governor 2. Lieutenant Gov. 3. Sec. of State 4. State Auditor 5. State Treasurer 6. Attorney General
Terms of Office Selected by popular vote by people Four-year Terms Until 1966, the governor served a two-year term Governor and Treasurer serve only two terms
Terms of Office Other officers can serve unlimited terms Since 1867, Nebraska has had (38) different governors 29 Republicans 8 Democrats 2 Other (Populists) 1 died in office 2 have served a total of eight years (Exon and Nelson)
Current Governor Dave Heineman Lives in Governor’s mansion Built in 1958 for $200,000 Governor has two offices State Capitol building, second floor Western Office located in Sidney, Nebraska
Current Governor Salary Salary is set by the legislature January 9th, 2003 the salary was raised to $85,000 a year from $65,000 a year It has now been raised to $105,000
Powers of the Governor Gives information to Legislature Gives account of all money received and spent Serves as Commander-in-Chief of the State Guard and National Guard Signs/vetoes bills passed by Legislature
Powers of the Governor Calls elections to fill vacancies in U.S. House of Representatives and Senate Certifies notaries Issues requisitions for the return of accused persons to the State of Nebraska Enforces Criminal Law