Oregon Governor
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The governor is the chief executive of Oregon.
The governor is elected to a four-year term and is limited to two terms in office. The governor must be a U.S. citizen, at least 30 years old, and an Oregon resident for three years before taking office.
The governor provides leadership, planning and coordination for the executive branch of state government. He appoints many department and agency heads within the executive branch and appoints members to more than 200 policymaking, regulatory and advisory boards and commissions.
The governor proposes a two-year budget to the legislature, recommends a legislative program to each regular session and may also call special sessions. He reviews all bills passed by the legislature and may veto measures he believes are not in the public interest.
The governor chairs both the State Land Board, which manages state-owned lands, and the Progress Board, which sets strategic goals for Oregon. The governor directs state government’s coordination with local and federal governments and is commander-in-chief of the state’s military forces.
If the office of governor becomes vacant, the office passes, in order, to the secretary of state, state treasurer, president of the Senate and speaker of the House of Representatives. There is no lieutenant governor in Oregon.
The Oregon Constitution charges the governor with faithfully executing the laws, making recommendations to the legislature and transacting all necessary business of government. The governor may veto bills of the legislature and shall fill vacancies by appointment. The governor appoints judges to fill vacancies in judicial office, has extradition authority and may grant reprieves, commutations and pardons of criminal sentences.
The current Governor is Ted Kulongoski. The term of office for governor is four years.
Contact Information
Ted Kulongoski, Governor
State Capitol Bldg.
900 Court St. NE
Telephone: 503-378-3111
Fax: 503-378-8970
Records Officer Email: Leann Wilcox
Staff Directory
List of Governors of Oregon
External links
- Office of the Governor - Official website
- Present Duties and Responsibilities — brief summary of agency functions.
- Agency History —a detailed history of the agency.
- State Archives Holdings — select list of the agency's records in the custody of the State Archivist available for research.
- State Library Publications — link to the Oregon State Library Catalog
- Agency Subdivisions