State and Local Executive Branch Maryland and Prince George’s County

Maryland State Executive Branch Governor: Martin O ’ Malley Lieutenant Governor: Anthony G. Brown Attorney General: Doug Gansler Comptroller: Peter Franchot

Maryland Executive Branch The Governor is the chief executive of the State. Four year term Presides over the Governor ’ s Executive Council (Cabinet) – includes the heads of the departments which oversee most State government agencies. Powers and duties of the Governor – Appointments cabinet and agencies – Create State Budget

State Executives Lieutenant Governor - president of the Senate and acts as Governor if/when Governor cannot Attorney General – chief legal executive of the state Comptroller – How much we need to collect in taxes

State Departments Aging Agriculture Budget and Management Business and Economic Development Disabilities Education Environment General Services Health and Mental Hygiene Housing and Community Development Human Resources Information Technology Juvenile Services Labor, Licensing, and Regulation Natural Resources Planning Public Safety and Correctional Services State Police Transportation Veterans Affairs

Prince George ’ s County Executive Branch Implements and enforces the laws of Prince George's County and provides executive direction to the government. Chief executive officer is the County Executive. – Rushern Baker Over 30 executive branch departments and agencies help to deliver services to County residents. – Libraries – Hospitals – Sheriff – Gangs – Transportation – Health – Housing – Parks and Planning – Family Services – Waste Management – Schools

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Outline A. Say your opinion if MD state govn’t gets involved – Tell me why B. Consequences: – What good things will happen Example © – What bad things will happen C.Example © – Example ©

A. YES OR NO – Why Benefits : – Answer Give example – answer Disadvantages: – Answer – GIVE EXAMPLES