Michigan Constitution Article V - EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Here is a summary of Article V – Executive Branch of the Michigan Constitution:
Michigan Constitution – Article V: Executive Branch
This article outlines the structure, powers, and duties of the executive branch of Michigan's government.
Section 1: Executive Power
The executive power is vested in the Governor.
The Governor must ensure that the laws are faithfully executed.
Section 2: Term
The Governor and Lieutenant Governor are elected every four years.
Terms begin at noon on January 1 following the election.
Section 3: Lieutenant Governor
The Lieutenant Governor is elected on a joint ticket with the Governor.
Acts as President of the Senate but votes only to break ties.
Section 4: Powers and Duties of the Governor
May enforce laws, grant reprieves, commutations, and pardons (except in impeachment).
Acts as commander-in-chief of the state’s military forces.
Can veto bills or specific items in appropriation bills.
Can call the Legislature into special session.
Section 5: Executive Departments
Limits the number of executive departments to no more than 20.
Allows for reorganization by the Governor, subject to legislative veto.
Section 6: Advice and Consent
Appointments by the Governor may require the advice and consent of the Senate.
Section 7: Filling Vacancies
The Governor fills vacancies in elected offices unless otherwise provided by law.
Section 8: Succession
If the Governor is unable to serve, the Lieutenant Governor assumes the role.
A detailed line of succession follows in case both are unavailable.
Section 9: Commissions
Establishes civil rights, corrections, and other commissions under the executive branch.
Section 10: Salaries
Salaries of executive officers are determined by the State Officers Compensation Commission.
Section 11: State Budget
The Governor must propose a balanced budget to the Legislature annually.
Section 12: Reorganization
The Governor can reorganize executive agencies and functions with legislative approval.
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