Executive branch Departments

Current leadership 1st term expires at end of 2022 Can he run again? Governor Brian Kemp Lieutenant Geoff duncan 1st term expires at end of 2022 Can he run again? Term expires at end of 2022 Can he run again?

How does the executive branch fulfill its role to enforce laws?? The Executive Branch is charged with enforcing the laws passed by the legislative branch. In order to do so, the state government is comprised of agencies to support the implementation of Georgia Law Combined with Governor and Lt. Governor, the numerous state agencies make the executive branch the largest in the state. The Georgia Constitution requires voters to elect the governor, lt governor, and six department heads. These eight officials are referred to as the state’s elected constitutional officers.

Office of Secretary of State Keeper of Georgia’s Great Seal and custodian of the state flag and other symbols. Provides supervision and monitoring of elections in the state Where corporations and non-profit organizations are registered to conduct business in the state. Oversees 30 state boards Brad Raffensperger

The attorney General Chief legal officer Deals with contracts and legal concerns for the state Represents the state in capital felony cases (death penalty cases) Represents the state in any civil action in any court Responsible for the investigation and prosecution of any state official or anyone working for the state who is accused of wrongdoing Christopher Carr

Department of education Made up of 14 members Managed by State School Superintendent (elected) Made up of FIVE offices: Curriculum and Instruction Finance and Business Operations Instructional Technology and Media Policy and External Affairs Teacher and Student Support Richard Woods

Department of insurance Regulates insurance companies to guarantee insurance rates, rules, and forms comply with state law. Investigates insurance fraud Inspects businesses and houses to prevent fire outbreaks. Jim Beck

Department of agriculture Promotes Georgia’s agriculture industry. Regulates and monitors businesses such as: Convenience stores Food processing and bottling plants Pest eradication Nursery and garden business State farmer’s markets Gary W. Black

Department of labor ` Responsible for the state’s workforce programs Unemployment issues Rehabilitation programs required by the Workforce Investment Act- promotes employment opportunities and job training Workforce education Work conditions and safety on the job Child labor issues Mark Butler

Name that agency Match the agency description with one of the agencies listed. Most are obvious, but use the process of elimination and context clues to figure out the rest.

Other Executive Branch Agencies Responsible for planning, constructing, and maintaining Georgia’s road Department of Transportation 2. Responsible for encouraging economic development Department of Economic Development 3. Administers and enforces the laws that relate to Georgia’s natural resources Department of Natural Resources 4. Seeks to protect and conserve Georgia’s forest resources Georgia Forestry Commission 5. Monitors the safe, dependable, and reasonably priced telecommunications, electric, and natural gas services from competent companies Public Service Commission 6. Administers the tax laws in the state Department of Revenue

Other Executive Branch Agencies 7. Assists state’s criminal justice systems in the areas of criminal investigations, forensic laboratory, and criminal justice information Georgia Bureau of Investigations 8. Protects citizens by operating safe and secure facilities while reducing repeated criminal offenses Department of Corrections 9. Oversees the public colleges and university that make up the University System of Georgia and the Georgia Archives and Public Library System Board of Regents 10. Established to protect Georgia’s citizens and their property. Oversees State Patrol, Capitol Police, Motor Carrier Compliance Division Department of Public Safety 11. Reviews requests for parole and pardons, reprieves, remissions, and commutations Board of Pardons and Paroles 12. Holds young offenders accountable for their actions and to be supportive of youth in their communities to become productive citizens Department of Juvenile Justice