Does every governor have a cabinet?

Yes, every governor has cabinet members (advisory committee). They assist the Governor in administration and policy-making.

Governors may be empowered as well to make appointments to state judgeships. Frequently, these appointments are subject to confirmation by one or both houses of the state legislature.

In a number of states, governors have created sub-cabinets to bring together agencies to address issues such as the needs of children.

Forty-four states and all of the commonwealths and territories have cabinets and/or sub-cabinets. The cabinets themselves may have their origin in law, tradition, and/or the governor’s discretion. Cabinet membership may be a product of appointment for a specific office or be subject to selection by the governor.

In Massachusetts, the Governor's Cabinet, is comprised of the secretaries who head the eight Executive Offices. These include:

• The Executive Office for Administration and Finance

• The Executive Office of Health and Human Services

• The Executive Office of Transportation and Public Works

• The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

• The Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development

• The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

• The Executive Office of Education

• The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Cabinet size, and the frequency of cabinet meetings and formality and the extent to which a governor uses his or her cabinet for advice and assistance, varies among the states, commonwealths, and territories.

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Thursday, March 09 2017
Source: https://www.nga.org/cms/home/management-resources/governors-powers-and-authority.html