Office of the Governor

The Office of Thống đốc heads Hawaii's executive branch, with constitutional authority to execute state law, administer executive departments, issue executive orders, sign or veto legislation, and direct the state's response to emergencies. Thống đốc appoints department heads, board members, and judges subject to Senate confirmation, and sets the administration's policy priorities through the state budget and legislative proposals. Thống đốc's decisions on major policy issues — from housing to education to disaster response — affect all Hawaii residents.

Thống đốc's policy priorities, budget proposals, and appointments shape virtually every aspect of state government; residents can engage through testimony on Thống đốc's budget, participation in state advisory boards, or direct communication with the office.