1. Illinois Executive Branch

2. 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

3. Governor Head of the Executive Branch
Patrick Joseph Quinn
41st Governor of Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – January 29, Former Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn took the Oath of Office at 5:40 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 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

4. 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:

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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