Issues

• The Executive Council approves the spending and receipt of contracts with a value of $10,000 or more.
• The Executive Council approves the spending of a major portion of the budget that is appropriated annually by the legislature.
• The Executive Council approves the appointments of Judges, Commissioners, Notary Public, Justice of Peace, Commissioners of Deeds,and hears Pardon Requests.
• The Executive Council plays a vital role in overseeing the state’s 10 year Highway Plan.
• Each biennium the Governor and Executive Council appoint more than 300 citizens to serve on various state agencies, boards and commissions.