Chapter §12.6 CORE POWERS OF THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

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§12.6 CORE POWERS OF THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

The Oregon governor is constitutionally vested with the executive power of the state. Or Const, Art V, § 1. The constitutional powers of the governor include the responsibility to take care that the laws be faithfully executed and to command the state's military and naval forces. Or Const, Art V, §§ 9-10. The governor also has the authority to appoint Executive Department personnel, veto legislation, issue pardons, make appointments to fill official vacancies, and issue writs of election for legislative vacancies. Or Const, Art V, §§ 14-17. See Eacret v. Holmes, 215 Or 121, 125-27, 333 P2d...

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