Frequently Asked Questions about Possible Influences on State Agencies
Frequently Asked Questions about Possible Influences on State Agencies By Chris Micheli How does the Governor influence state agencies? If the agency is within the line authority of the Governor, or if the Governor appoints the director of the entity, the Governor can issue directives to the agency or to the CEO. If the Governor appoints all or some of the governing board members of an independent agency, the Governor can influence these appointees. How does the Legislature influence state agencies? First, when conferring the power or authority to regulate, the Legislature can choose to grant a broad scope of authority or a very limited grant of authority. Second, another key function of legislative bodies is the role of oversight. Third, through the annual budget process, the Legislature can exert influence by providing or removing funding or by adopting “budget control language” that specifically directs ag...