Organization of Executive Branch Many different offices make up executive government branch Some are elected officials: Agriculture Commissioner Insurance Commissioner Labor Commissioner Some are appointed by governor: Corrections Commissioner Defense Commissioner Education Commissioner Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources Transportation Commissioner

Governor: Nathan Deal Duties Include: 1. Head of state and leader of executive branch 2. Commander-in-chief of Georgia’s military 3. Can veto legislation put forward by the state legislature 4. Signs bills into law 5. Can use the floor leader of house to suggest legislation 6. Appoints people to many executive offices 7. Addresses legislature in State of the State speech 8. Proposes budget for state

Lieutenant Governor: Casey Cagle Duties Include: Serving as governor if current governor dies or gets too sick to work Serving as president of the Senate Decides committee memberships and chooses committee chairs

State School Superintendent: Richard Woods DUTIES The State Superintendent of Schools is responsible for the oversight of 1,946 public schools in the 180 school systems across Georgia.

Commissioner of Labor: Mark Butler DUTIES Finding jobs for people Job training Vocational rehabilitation and job search for people with disabilities Administration of the state's unemployment insurance trust fund Workplace safety inspections Public awareness programs.

Secretary of State: Brian P. Kemp DUTIES Oversees elections, corporations, securities, and professional licensing boards. Also controls the state archives and the Capitol museum.

Attorney General: Chris Carr DUTIES Serving as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities and the Governor. Representing the State of Georgia in all court cases before the Supreme Court of Georgia. Representing the State of Georgia in all civil cases before any court. Conducting special investigations concerning any state agency of Georgia. Initiating civil or criminal actions on behalf of the State of Georgia when requested to do so by the Governor. Preparing all contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the State of Georgia is involved.

Commissioner of Agriculture: Gary Black DUTIES Protect and promote agriculture and consumer interests. Ensure an abundance of safe food and fiber for Georgia, America, and the world by using state-of-the-art technology and a professional workforce. Regulates, monitors, or assists with grocery stores, gas stations, etc.

Insurance Commissioner: Ralph T. Hudgens Investigates policyholder complaints and responds to inquiries from the public. Answer insurance related questions promptly and to ensure fair and equitable resolution of disputes involving insurance transactions between insurers, agents, and policyholders.

Public Service Commissioner: There are 5 district Cobb County is in district 5, Stan Wise - District 5 DUTIES Ensure that consumers receive safe, reliable and reasonably priced telecommunications, transportation, electric and natural gas services from financially viable and technically competent companies.

Chairperson Georgia Board of Regents Chancellor Steve Wrigley DUTIES The Chancellor's Office will promote a statewide perspective on higher education that attends to the current and developing needs of the State, its citizens and students, and relates them effectively to the University System and its institutions.

Speaker House of Representatives David Ralston DUTIES Serves as the presiding officer of this legislative body. Responsible for appointing Committee Chairs and assigning Members of the House to their respective committees that they will serve in during their term. In charge of upholding the rules of the House, calling bills up for discussion and/or a vote, recognizing Members who wish to speak on a bill either from the House Well or to ask a question from their seat, and bring order to the House.

Chief Justice Georgia Supreme Court Carol W. Hunstein DUTIES Review and shall exercise exclusive appellate jurisdiction in the following cases: EXCLUSIVE APPELLATE JURISDICTION GENERAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION

President pro tempore of Senate Tommie Williams DUTIES Fills in for President of Senate (similar to a substitute teacher)