1. The Nebraska Executive Branch

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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)

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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