1. The Governor

2. Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Must be 30 years old
Citizen of the U.S. for 15 years
Legal resident of Georgia for 6 years

3. Duties and Powers of Governor
Head of state
Responsible for ensuring that laws are carried out
Peace is preserved
Commander of the state military forces
Reviews bills and resolutions of the General Assembly
Veto power

4. Duties and Powers of Governor
Issues writ of election to fill vacant offices in the House and Senate
Calls special sessions of the General Assembly
Fill vacancies in public office unless otherwise dictated by the constitution
Fills elected executive positions left vacant, upon confirmation of the Senate.

5. Lieutenant Governor Provides over the state Senate
Serves on the committee that determines committee membership and committee chairperson
Cannot vote or sponsor legislation, he or she works with advocates in the Senate to introduce legislation
Can influence state policy and establish spending priorities
If governor leaves office, the lieutenant governor becomes the chief executive until a successor is elected at the next general election

6. Secretary of State
Wide ranging administrative responsibilities for the entire government, particularly in business activities and state records
Maintains and provides information on
corporations
Elections
Professional licensure
Securities
Archives
State capitol