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Revision as of 12:42, 8 November 2006 by 65.96.173.31 (talk) (Fixed Official site web link)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)The Governor's Council (also known as the Executive Council) of Massachusetts is a popularly-elected board which oversees judicial nominations. The councillors are elected every two years from eight councillor districts across the commonwealth and the Lt. Governor serves ex officio.
The Council generally meets at noon on Wednesdays in its State House Chamber, next to the Governor's Office, to act on such issues as payments from the state treasury, criminal pardons and commutations, and approval of gubernatorial appointments; such as judges, notaries and justices of the peace.
Historical precedent
Historically, if the offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor were simultaneously vacant, the Council would assume the executive branch of government. This occurred only once, in 1800, when its chairman was Thomas Dawes. Modern lines of succession have bypassed the Governor's Council.
Current Councillors
- Carole A. Fiola - District 1
- Kelly A. Timilty - District 2
- Marilyn M. Petitto Devaney - District 3
- Christopher A. Iannella - District 4
- Mary-Ellen Manning - District 5
- Michael J. Callahan - District 6
- Dennis P. McManus - District 7
- Peter Vickery - District 8
External links
- Official site via Mass.gov
| Preceded byMoses Gill | Governor of Massachusetts May 20, 1800 – May 30, 1800 |
Succeeded byCaleb Strong |
