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The chief official in the executive branch is the Governor who is elected by the voters for a four-year term, with two consecutive terms allowed. The Governor proposes new programs and laws for the state, proposes a state budget for the legislature to consider, vetoes legislation and appoints members of many of the boards in state government.
In addition to the Governor, Georgia’s Constitution provides for several constitutional officers (listed below) who are the heads of executive departments and are elected directly by the voters for four-year terms. The authority for the offices of these officials is established in the State Constitution.