Question

What are the roles of Chief minsiter and governor?

Answer 1

The following are the powers of the CM with respect to the state council of ministers

• He advises the Governor to appoint any person as a minister. It is only according to the advice of the CM that the Governor appoints ministers.
• Allocation and reshuffling of portfolios among ministers.
• In case of a difference of opinion; he can ask the minister to resign.
• Directs, guides, and controls activities of all the ministers.
• If the Chief Minister resigns then the full cabinet has to resign.

Role of governor

• The governor serves as the state’s chief executive officer and oversees the functions of the executive branch of government.
• Report to the General Assembly and the citizens of Indiana on the condition of the state each January.
• Recommend legislation to the General Assembly.
• Review bills that are approved by both the Indiana House and Senate.
• The governor can sign the legislation and it will become law.
• Issue executive orders on matters important to the state.
• Serve as commander-in-chief of the state’s armed forces.
• He also may grant reprieves, commutations, and pardons.