CHAPTER 4: THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH
THE GOVERNOR
In colonial days,
Today, as chief executive officer of the state, the governor appoints all members of the state judiciary, the cabinet, members of boards, councils and commissions and many other state officials14. He is commander-in-chief of the Delaware National Guard, which he may call out for emergencies, and he may fill vacancies in state or county elective office (except Lieutenant Governor or General Assembly) until the next election.
At the beginning of the General Assembly's annual session, the Governor reports to it on the `state of the State.' He recommends new laws or changes in existing laws that he considers important. Within five days after the new session begins, he is required to give the General Assembly a financial account of the state or a budget report. He may also send special messages to the General Assembly and call it into special session when he feels it necessary.
Except for amendments to the state constitution, all bills passed by the General Assembly are sent to the Governor for his consideration. If he signs a bill, it becomes law. If he does not approve, he returns it to the General Assembly with his reasons for rejection. This is called a veto. If each of the two houses of the General Assembly passes the bill again with a three-fifths majority15, it becomes law without his signature. This is called overriding a veto. If the Governor does not act on a bill within 10 days after he receives it (Sunday excluded), it becomes law without his signature.
At the end of the legislative session, when the General Assembly has adjourned, the Governor has 30 days to decide which bills to approve. Any bill not signed in that time is automatically vetoed (called a pocket veto). The Assembly has no opportunity to override a pocket veto.
In appropriation bills (measures authorizing spending of state money), the Governor may veto individual items while approving the rest of the bill. This is called a line item veto and may be overridden by the General Assembly the same as any other veto.
Among the most important duties of the Governor are keeping watch on state income and expenditures, estimating the state's revenue for the next year, and recommending to the General Assembly what amounts of money should be appropriated for the next fiscal year. In his budget message, the Governor recommends appropriations he believes should be made to finance the state's operations for the next fiscal year (July 1 to June 30). These recommendations, the state income for the last fiscal year and an estimate of revenue for the next fiscal year, and other pertinent financial information are printed in the annual budget report issued with the budget message.
The constitution provides for succession to the office if the Governor should die or become so disabled he could not perform the duties, or be disqualified or removed from office. The line of succession begins with the Lieutenant Governor and continues with the Secretary of State, Attorney General, President Pro Tem of the Senate and Speaker of the House. Any of these officers must meet all the constitutional qualifications in order to assume the office of Governor.
The Governor's House at Dover This historic house known as Woodburn was purchased in 1966 for use as the Governor's home; it was renamed the Governor's House
The Governor may be removed from office for treason, bribery or any high crime or misdemeanor. Charges must begin in the House with a member introducing a bill of impeachment that lists the alleged crime or improprieties. If two-thirds of the House approve the bill, the Governor is impeached. This does not mean he is guilty, but corresponds to being charged with an offense in a court of law. The Senate tries the case; a two-thirds vote is required to find him guilty. In Delaware's history, no governor has been impeached.
THE CABINET
The chief administrator and head of each cabinet department is a secretary appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Secretaries serve at the pleasure of the Governor. This means the Governor may fire them if their work is unsatisfactory to him.
Departments are divided into divisions. Each division director or office chief is appointed and can be removed from office by the secretary, but only with the written consent of the Governor16. Employees below the level of director or chief are covered by the state merit system.
Department of Administrative Services
The mission of the Administrative Services Department is to assist other state agencies by providing expert assistance on complex administrative and technical issues. This permits the client agency personnel to focus on their primary mission of direct service and thereby achieving higher operating efficiencies.
The Department has eight divisions, four of which are charged with providing efficient and economical services to all other departments and four which regulate various professions and businesses.
Facilities Management reviews specifications and contracts for the construction or renovation of state facilities, negotiates leases on behalf of state agencies, manages the asbestos abatement programs of the state and administers the Architectural Accessibility Board.
Purchasing issues contracts for the centralized purchase of commodities used by the state and local government agencies, and distributes federally donated food products to recipient institutions and needy families. Also acquires and renovates federal and state surplus properties.
Support Operations handles quick copying, printing and graphics for other state agencies and also handles all contracts for commercial printing. Handles and delivers the state mail service and manages the state vehicle fleet and motor pool through the Office of Fleet Management and handles telephone services for the state.
Executive Office of the Governor
Division of Administration supports the other divisions of the department by providing education, consultation and support services to achieve all division and department goals.
Professional Regulation works to insure that consumer interests are protected by insuring compliance of boards and commissions with rules and regulations. It also investigates complaints about licensed professionals.
Division of the Public Advocate represents the interests of all Delaware utility consumers before state and federal regulatory agencies by advocating the lowest possible rates for utility services consistent with reliable service and equity among consumers.
Public Service Commission as Public Utilities Control regulates Delaware’s investor-owned utilities; makes sure regulations result in not only optimum benefits to the consumer, but to the utility, and ultimately to the economic development of the state. It acts in the best interests of the citizens of Delaware while meeting the requirements of Federal and State laws and regulations.
Public Employees Relations Board works to facilitate labor dispute negotiations for certain school district employees and police agencies.
Department of Agriculture (DOA)
The DOA mission is to advance the economic viability of the food, fiber, and agricultural industries of Delaware; to promote the sound utilization of resources; and to provide mandated services that protect the health and welfare of the general public.
Administration serves as the contact point between the largest industry in the state - agriculture - and state government. Represents the agricultural community and the related sectors of the economy in all facets of state government.
Marketing promotes the export and statewide consumption of food and fiber crops grown or processed in Delaware.
Education continues to be the primary resource for agriculture and environmental education for Delaware educators.
Ag Compliance is responsible for protecting the consumer by administering a regulatory program for the standards and inspections of livestock feeds, pet foods, fertilizer, liming materials, soil conditioners, frozen desserts, and milk sold by commercial dairies.
Food Products Inspection assures that domestic meat and poultry products distributed to consumers are safe, wholesome, unadulterated, and honestly and informatively labeled. Provides grading services to poultry plants, shell egg plants, fruit and vegetable growers and brokers.
Forest Service is responsible for conserving, protecting, and enhancing the forest and its resources for the public.
Harness Racing Commission provides clerical and technical support to the appointed Harness Racing Commission, in accordance with the Delaware Code.
Pesticides provides the State of Delaware with an exceptional pesticide regulatory program, which is educationally based, equitably enforced, and protective of the environment, crops, properties, and the health and welfare of the citizens of the State.
Planning plans for the protection of the valuable resources used for agriculture and related agricultural industries. Its goals are to preserve valuable farmland for further generations and to provide an advanced technological environment to maximize employees’ performance.
Plant Industries works to prevent the introduction, establishment, or spread of plant and honeybee pests, and suppress, control, abate, or eradicate those pests that are dangerously injurious to the agricultural, horticultural, and forestry interests of the state. It provides inspection services for exporters of Delaware agricultural plants and plant products; and provides seed certification, seed testing services, and inspection services for harvested grains.
Poultry and Animal Health is responsible for protecting the health of domestic animal and avian species from the introduction and spread of infectious and contagious diseases, including those transmissible to the human population.
Thoroughbred Racing Commission provides clerical and technical support to the appointed Thoroughbred Racing Commission in accordance with the Delaware Code.
Weights and Measures safeguard the public in all matters involving commercial determinations of quantity.
Department of Service for Children, Youth and Their Families
The mission of the Department of Service for Children, Youth and their Families is committed to excellence in serving children and their families now and for the future. DSCYF strives to provide comprehensive services to abused, neglected, dependent, delinquent and mentally ill or emotionally disturbed children, youth and their families. While DSCYF has separate divisions housing services for child protection, child mental health and youth rehabilitation, some children can require and do receive services from more than one division. The goal is to provide children and families with appropriate services, regardless of how or why they first come to us for help.
The Office of the Secretary provides overall policy direction for the department.
Delaware Youth and Family Center Wilmington
The Division of Family Services investigates complaints of child abuse and neglect, providing treatment and placement (including foster care and adoption) as appropriate; offers early intervention and prevention services, and provides training, support and licensing for day care facilities.
The Division of Child Mental Health Services provides services to emotionally disturbed and substance abusing youth up to age 18. It serves children and families who are Medicaid eligible or who have no health insurance. Services include crisis, outpatient, day, residential and hospital treatment services.
The Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services addresses the needs of children or youth that are charged with a crime and found delinquent by Family Court. DSCYF seeks the least restrictive environment in which public safety can be ensured while the client receives treatment, rehabilitation and help in establishing and maintaining a support system within the family and community.
The Division of Management Services provides educational programs for clients, management and personnel services, technology support and overall administrative support. More information is available on the Internet at http://www.state.de.us/kids.
To report child abuse or neglect: 1-800-292-9582
Department of Correction
The Department's mission is to provide protection for the public by incarcerating or supervising offenders in the community; to provide safe and humane facilities and services; and to promote long term public safety with programs helping offenders solve their problems which lead to crime.
The Department was formed in 1975 by taking the Bureaus of Adult and Juvenile Correction from the Department of Health and Social Services. In 1984 Juvenile Correction was moved to the Children's Department. As a result of the new sentencing law (SENTAC) passed in 1987, the Department now consists of three bureaus:
The Bureau of Prisons is responsible for supervising and
administering the State's adult detention and Level V correction facilities.
Level V facilities are 24-hour incarceration facilities that provide care,
custody, training, supervision, and treatment for offenders.
The Bureau operates six (6) Level V facilities:
1. Delaware Correctional Center, Smyrna
2. Morris Correctional Institution, Dover
3. Multi-Purpose Criminal Justice Facility, Wilmington
4. Webb Correctional Facility, Wilmington
5. Sussex Correctional Institution, Georgetown
6. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution, Wilmington
The Bureau of Community Correction is responsible for the supervision of offenders sentenced to community programs in Levels I-IV. Level I is unsupervised probation; Level II is probation supervision (0-1 hours); Level III is intensive probation supervision (7 to 56 hours per week); Level IV consists of 9 to 23 hours per day of supervision at either a halfway house or on home confinement. In addition, this Bureau provides field supervision to offenders released on parole and supervision to pretrial offenders.
The Bureau of Management Services provides general supportive services for the administration of the Department and specific support services for the operation of Level V institutions. The services are fiscal affairs, information systems, accounting, purchasing, medical services, maintenance and food services.
Department Of Education
On July 1, 1997 the Department of Education became a member of the Governor’s cabinet administered by a Secretary of Education. The mission of the Department is to promote the highest quality education for every Delaware student by providing visionary leadership and superior service. To that end a strategic plan was written to meet the needs of Delaware schools in accordance with the educational reform agenda set by the Governor to raise student achievement and to hold students, schools, and local school districts accountable.
The Department has three Branches:
Policy and Administration Services Branch provides leadership, assistance and over sight through three groups:
Financial Management provides the department with expertise and services in the areas of state funds, federal funds, appropriated and non-appropriated special funds, and fiscal operations.
School Support Service provides all necessary services to assure academic growth, and development in the areas of transportation, capital construction, health, food and nutrition services and counseling.
Technology Management and Design is responsible for Statewide Student and Staff Data Collection, Data Reporting, Design and Development of Information Systems, operation of the Department of Education Computer Center and the Educational Communications Network; and managing the educational and administrative software licenses.
Assessments and Accountability Branch provides leadership through two groups:
Assessments and Analysis is responsible for developing and implementing the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP).
Professional Accountability is responsible for the development and implementation of licensure, induction, assessment, certification, and professional development standards and systems for Delaware public school teachers and administrators.
Curriculum and Instructional Improvement Branch works collaboratively with schools and districts to improve student achievement through three groups:
Curriculum Development provides leadership and service in the areas of English language arts, foreign languages, instructional technology, library science, mathematics, science, social studies, visual and performing arts, and vocational technology education.
Exceptional Children and Early Childhood Education provides leadership to ensure that Delaware delivers an equitable and effective system of education for young children with disabilities in full compliance with federal and state law.
School Improvement is responsible for the development, implementation and improvement of the Consolidated Planning and Application Process; technical assistance to districts; the Quality Assurance System that ensures compliance with state and federal laws. It is also responsible for best practice in implementation of programs such as Title I, VI, migrant, homeless, Limited English Proficiency, Goals 2000, Extra Time, Student Mentoring; and Early Reading Instruction.
Delaware Education Research and Development Center is a joint initiative of the Department of Education and the College of Human Resources, Education and Public Policy at the University of Delaware to provide the state with development and inquiry capacity in support of efforts to reform educational policy and practice.
Department of Finance
The Office of the Secretary provides financial policy services to policymakers, government administrators, businesses, and the general public regarding State initiatives, programs and funding. The Office administers, develops and coordinates departmental operational policies to promote efficient planning and utilization of physical, informational and human resources.
The mission of the Division of Accounting is to provide sound financial control and accurate, current and consistent reporting of the State’s financial position. To ensure this, the Division is responsible for the central processing of all accounting and financial transactions including payments to vendors and employees. It is also responsible for the central support of document processing, accounting systems administration, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles reporting, and pre-audit and control functions. Its duties include promoting an open line of communication to all state agencies and providing a well-trained staff.
The mission of the Division of Revenue is to collect taxes and other revenues for the State through the fair and effective administration and communication of the state tax laws. It also analyzes and disseminates information on these collections to policymakers so they can make informed decisions regarding the soundness of the State’s finances.
Thomas Collins Building (Finance) at Dover
The Delaware State Lottery Office enhances the revenue contributions to the States by offering lottery games to the public. The revenues go to the State's General Fund that supports governmental services to the people of Delaware. The Office is responsible for ensuring the public's confidence in the honesty and integrity of the games while conducting them within the dignity of the State's operation.
Department of Health and Social Services
The Department of Health and Social Services, which employs 35% of all state employees, is the fifth largest employer in Delaware. The cabinet secretary, assisted by ten division directors who constitute the Department’s Management Team, develops goals and sets priorities for carrying out the Department’s mission. The ten divisions’, their functions and activities are listed below.
Division of Management Services provides administrative guidance and coordination, analytical and technical support, strategic planning and policy development for the Office. Its purpose is to effectively manage and develop Department resources in a way that best meets Department goals and enhances the ability of the other operating Divisions to carry out their responsibilities via standard settings and training.
Division of Mental Retardation (DMR), with a staff of over 900, provides services for Delaware children and adults with developmental disabilities. The Division’s mission is to support individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in making informed choices that lead to an improved quality of life and meaningful participation in their communities.
Division for the Visually Impaired (DVI), the oldest State agency, employs a staff of 200-250 to provide a network of services to assist social, emotional and economic
Cooper Building—Division of Public Health Dover
independence of citizens who are blind or visually impaired. Services include: Education, Training, Vocational Rehabilitation and Supported Employment Business Enterprise, Industry and Workshop Program, Volunteer Services, Low Vision Program, Peer and Support Counseling Group, Orientation and Mobility, Outreach and Public information, Materials Centers and Brailing program.
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) conducts statewide official investigations of death and performs analysis on narcotics and controlled substances submitted by all enforcement agencies in the state.
Division of State Service Centers, with the goal of alleviating crises, improving the standard of living, developing self sufficiency, providing volunteer and community service opportunities, addressing the causes and conditions of poverty and providing universal access to information and referral for appropriate services for all citizens. The fourteen Service Centers are:
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Appoquinimink State Service Center |
Middletown |
378-5770 |
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Belvedere State Service Center |
Wilmington |
995-8545 |
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Claymont State Service Center |
Claymont |
798-2870 |
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DeLaWarr State Service Center |
New Castle |
577-2970 |
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Floyd I Hudson State Service Center |
Newark |
368-6700 |
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Northeast State Service Center |
Wilmington |
577-3150 |
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Winder Laird Porter State Service Center |
Wilmington |
577-3400 |
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Kent County |
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James W. Williams State Service Center |
Dover |
739-5301 |
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Milford State Service Center |
Milford |
422-1300 |
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Sussex County |
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Bridgeville State Service Center |
Bridgeville |
337-8261 |
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Edward W. Pyle State Service Center |
Frankford |
732-9501 |
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Laurel State Service Center |
Laurel |
856-5223 |
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Georgetown State Service Center |
Georgetown |
856-5574 |
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Anna C. Shipley State Service Center |
Seaford |
628-2000 |
Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities has as its mission to improve or maintain the quality of life for citizens who are at least 18 years of age who have physical disabilities or are elderly. Three programs operated by the Division are Adult Protective Services, Long Term Care Ombudsman and Community Services. Other services are provided through contractual agreements with community agencies including Respite Care, Adult Day Care, Congregate Nutrition, Home Delivered Meals, Personal Care, Attendant Services, Assistive Technology, Home Modification, Transportation and Legal Services.
Division of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE) promotes family independence by reducing dependency of single parent households through the collection of child support from non-custodial parents by locating parents, establishing paternity, establishing, modifying and enforcing court orders, obtaining medical support orders, and accounting of all payments through the Division.
Division of Social Services has as its mission to provide an integrated system of opportunities that enable low-income individuals and families to develop self-sufficiency and maintain independence. The Division has the following programs:
A Better Chance (ABC replaces AFDC) is a
joint effort among DSS, Department of Labor and Delaware Development Office to
create incentives for the family to become self-sufficient.
General Assistance is a state-funded program to provide cash assistance to
low income people who do not quality for federally funded programs.
Food Stamps is a program which enables low income families to buy a variety
of food for better nutrition.
Employment and Training is designed to help ABC and Food Stamp recipients
become self-sufficient by helping to find employment.
Child-Care provides support for families with young children to enable the
caretaker to hold a job.
Medicaid furnishes medial assistance to eligible low-income families and to
eligible blind, aged and/or disabled people.
Diamond State Health Plan-Medicaid Managed Care determines eligibility for
low-income families and Medicaid recipients (Pregnant Women and Children,
Disabled Children, Transitional Medicaid, Qualified Medicaid Beneficiaries,
Foster Care, Low Income Uninsured Adults and Supplement Security Income
recipients.
Long Term Care Medicaid Units determines eligibility for Nursing Home Care,
Home Community Based Programs, Over 30-Day Inpatient Care and Disabled
Children’s Program.
Home and Community Based Services manages cases of individuals eligible for
supportive home services as an alternative to institutionalization.
Division of Alcoholism, Drug Abuse and Mental Health has as its mission the improvement of the quality of life for adults having mental illness, alcoholism, drug or gambling addiction by promoting their health, fostering self-sufficiency and protecting those at risk through six programs, some of which are through contract. It operates the Delaware Psychiatric Center; provides community support services to adults with psychiatric disabilities; provides alcohol and drug abuse prevention programs; provides services for persons with dual disorder of mental illness/alcohol/drug abuse problem; provides compulsive gambling services through contracts; and oversees STEP, a statewide program for troubled state employees.
Division of Public Health, the largest Division in the Department, has as its mission to protect and enhance the health of the people of Delaware. Sections that provide services are:
Community Health Care Access focuses on
coordinating delivery of services throughout the state.
Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic Administration is responsible for
assuring a comprehensive, effective, and coordinated statewide delivery system
for emergency medical care.
Health Monitoring and Program Consultation studies events that might have
an adverse effect on the public’s health.
Health Facilities Licensing and Certification certifies health and
rehabilitation facilities.
Health Systems Protection protects the public’s health by managing
environmental regulatory programs and licensing of pharmacies and pharmacists
and enforcing the Controlled Substance Act.
Institutional Services provides residential care including medical services
to those who are unable to live independently.
Department of Labor
The mission of the Department is to promote the economic stability of citizens and employers; to contribute to the economic vitality of the State through development and maintenance of an adequate workforce; to promote a safe, healthy and fair workplace.
The Department provides qualified applicants to employers, payment of temporary benefits to unemployed workers, job training and career development, services to people with disabilities, labor market information, safety consultations for the workplace and enforcement of the state wage and hours laws. The Department is divided into four divisions and three offices, as described below:
Division of Unemployment Insurance (DUI) pays benefits to workers who find themselves out of work through no fault of their own. To be eligible, individuals must have earned a specified amount of wages, be able and available for work and actively seeking work during the period of unemployment. DUI also assesses, collects, and disburses the unemployment tax, the amount of which depends on size of employer taxable payroll and employers’ unemployment insurance tax rate.
The Division is also responsible for collecting the 0.15% assessment levied on employers through the Blue Collar Jobs Act. These funds, approximately $3.3 million annually, are used for training needs throughout the state and are allocated by the Delaware Private Industry Council and the Division of Employment and Training.
Division of Employment and Training (DET) is responsible for providing a labor exchange service for employers and job seekers, training programs for the economically disadvantaged and special programs for veterans, farm workers and migrants, dislocated workers, displaced homemakers, apprentices and youth.
Division of Industrial Affairs (DIA) is responsible for protection of the workforce. Services provided for employers are as follows:
Occupational Safety and Health Consultation Service provides free safety and health inspections and program assistance for small private sector employers to help reduce or prevent work place injuries.
Occupational Safety and Health Statistics collects and analyzes statistics on work related deaths, injuries, and illnesses which are made available to employers to evaluate their company's safety programs.
Workers' Compensation/Industrial Accident Board hears and issues decisions awarding or denying benefits to individuals who sustain work-related injuries or illnesses. All employers must carry Workers' Compensation Insurance.
Public Sector Labor Mediation serves as mediator, in compliance with the Delaware Code which provides that "upon the failure of the public employer and the exclusive bargaining representative to conclude a collective bargaining agreement, any matter in dispute, except matters of wages and salaries, may be submitted by either party to the Department of Labor or, by agreement of the parties, to arbitration…” Services provided to employees are:
Labor Law Enforcement enforces 24 laws including Wage Payment and Collection, Minimum Wage, Prevailing Wage, Child Labor, Use of Lie Detector Tests, and the Equal Pay Law.
Anti-Discrimination investigates allegations of job discrimination by Delaware employers, issues determinations, and recommends remedial action.
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is charged with developing vocational rehabilitation planning and services for disabled citizens and with determining eligibility for the Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Program. DVR is largely federally funded and operates under general guidelines prepared by the federal government. Approximately 85 of the employees are in client-based services.
The Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities works closely with hundreds of businesses throughout the state to promote employment of people with disabilities.
The Disabilities Determination Services Unit (DDS) is completely federally funded and is responsible for determining eligibility of all disability claims filed under Title II Social Security Disability Insurance and Title XVI Supplemental Security Income of the Social Security Act.
Office of Occupational and Labor Market Information (OOLMI) develops and disseminates occupational and labor market information, gathers and analyzes statistical data for reports related to Delaware’s labor market and economic activity and specialized industry-specific reports.
Delaware Commission for Women advocates for the equality of women in order to further their self-esteem and self-reliance. They serve as a centralized resource for information, referral, and assistance on matters of particular concern to women and their families. They organize and conduct conferences, and other forums to address issues impacting the lives of women of all ages.
Office of Administration (OA) provides fiscal and data processing support for the Division of Unemployment Insurance and the employment security functions of DET. It is also responsible for department facilities management, which includes the leasing, security and maintenance of 8-10 properties, and for department-wide office services.
Office of the Secretary provides overall direction for the department, coordinates the activities of the various divisions including legislative action and public relations, serves as communications link with other affected governmental bodies, and maintains the department’s employee relations program.
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
The mission of the Department is to protect, conserve, manage, and enhance the State's lands, waters, fisheries and wildlife. Through a system of five divisions, it implements state environmental laws passed by the General Assembly and federal laws passed by Congress. An Office of Information and Education (302-738-4506) publicizes and promotes the policies and programs of the Department through news releases; a quarterly magazine, Outdoor Delaware; the DNREC Register, and special events.
The Department maintains two complaint lines so that citizens can report air and water pollution incidents, 302-739-5072 or 1-800-662-8802 (in state only).
Air and Waste Management provides for achievement and maintenance of ambient air quality standards and prevention of significant deterioration of air quality; and for the proper handling, transfer, storage and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes through regulation, monitoring and inspection, emergency response and enforcement.
Fish and Wildlife manages 56 hunting and fishing areas; enforces finfish, shellfish, wildlife and boating laws; provides safety programs for hunters and boaters, and aquatic resources education; controls mosquitoes and licenses dogs.
Parks and Recreation administers the state park system - 14 parks and 8 nature preserves encompassing over 18,500 acres. It provides grants to local communities and government agencies for acquisition and development of recreational facilities and provides environmental education and interpretive programs.
Richards and Robbins Complex (DNREC) at Dover
Soil and Water Conservation is responsible for the Delaware Coastal Zone Management Program, beach and dune preservation, sediment and storm water management, nonpoint source pollution control, drainage programs and promoting soil and water conservation practices.
Water Resources is responsible for the monitoring and managing of the water resources of the state. This includes the issuance of permits for water uses, regulation of discharges to surface and ground water, technical and analytical services, management of grants for construction of wastewater systems, and inspection and licensing of installers and operators of water and wastewater systems.
Department of Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety’s mission is “promoting public safety through teamwork and quality customer service.” Each of the eight operating divisions and the Office of the Secretary has individual missions that support the overall mission of the Department. The office and divisions are:
Office of the Secretary serves as the primary point of contact for the general public on matters affecting the Department and its responsibility to the community. It also serves as the central point for coordination of Department fiscal activity. The Office of the Secretary promotes public safety by coordinating and advocating for related policy and resources as well as serving as a liaison with the Governor’s Office, other state and on-state agencies and the community at large.
Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (DABC) is an enforcement agency that monitors over 1600 wholesale and retail alcohol suppliers in the State and enforces State laws on the sale of tobacco to youth under 18. Their mission is to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the public by regulating the activities of the alcoholic beverage industry and the sale of tobacco to youth under 18 while permitting open competition and legal marketing practices that meet the lawful needs and convenience of the consumer.
Boiler Safety oversees the inspection of 18,000 boilers and pressure vessels. Their mission is to promote public safety through inspection and education on the operation and care of boilers and pressure vessels in the State of Delaware.
Capitol Police respond to over 10,000 calls for assistance each year at state public facilities, including courts and office buildings. Their mission is to improve the quality of life throughout the State of Delaware by striving to provide a secure environment on state owned/controlled property, through the delivery of police services in an efficient and professional manner.
Communications supports emergency responders by maintaining over 7,000 communication items. The Division of Communications promotes public safety through the installation, removal, repair, modification and alignment of the state’s communications systems and electronic equipment, in-shop and at remote locations throughout the State. As resources permit, the division extends its maintenance services to support fire, rescue, ambulance companies, county and municipal agencies. The division also provides system administration for the State’s Enhanced 911Emergency Report System.
Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) responds to and provides assistance during natural and man-made disasters. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is responsible for the administration of state-wide planning, training, mitigation and the coordination of effective emergency response to natural and technological emergencies which may threaten Delaware’s citizens and economic base. In carrying out its mission, DEMA fosters intergovernmental coordination at the local, state, and federal levels.
Office of Highway Safety (OHS) serves the citizens of Delaware by providing funding for over 100 highway safety-related education and enforcement programs. The Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is committed to developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy aimed at saving lives and preventing injuries on our highways.
Delaware State Police (DSP) monitor over 4,600 miles of roadway in Delaware and respond to about 128,000 calls for service annually. Their mission is to enhance quality of life by providing professional, competent and compassionate law enforcement.
Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) serves approximately 540,000 licensed drivers and over 590,000 vehicles. The Division promotes safety on the highways and cleaner air quality.
Department of State
The Department of State, headed by the Secretary of State, has four divisions and four offices.
Division of Corporations is responsible for administering the incorporating of business in Delaware, as well as the collection of fees and annual franchise taxes from all corporate entities. Delaware is corporate home to over half of the Fortune 500 businesses in the United States. Collecting over $400 million annually the Division contributes 22% of the State’s revenue and promotes the advantages of incorporating in Delaware, both nationally and internationally.
Division of Historical & Cultural Affairs promotes the heritage of Delaware citizens and government by identifying, collecting, protecting, preserving, and managing a record of Delaware’s past. It has three operating units:
Delaware State Archives manages and protects
Delaware government documents of permanent value and makes these records
available to the public.
Delaware State Preservation Office identifies, protects and preserves the
historical, archaeological, and architectural resources of the State.
Delaware State Museums is charged with displaying the rich cultural
heritage of Delaware through eight museums, markers at over 200 historic sites,
exhibits, public education programs, and operates two state conference centers
(Buena Vista in New Castle and Belmont Hall in Smyrna).
Division of Libraries promotes extension and improvement of library services by providing financial assistance to all public libraries in planning, operation and construction of new library facilities. Delaware’s Digital Library electronically connects all public and academic libraries in Delaware, providing collections information, online periodicals and newspapers and state government information. http://www.lib.de.us/ (302-739-8278)
Division of the Arts promotes and supports enjoyment of the arts through programs in schools and communities, and through grants to artists and organizations in all fields of art. (302-577-8278)
Office of the State Bank Commissioner is headed by the State Bank Commissioner who is appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The Office ensures safety and soundness of the state’s depository institutions and compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. It licenses and supervises non-depository institutions such as licensed lenders, motor vehicle sales finance companies, pre-need funeral contractors, and those that transport money and valuables. The Office collects over $100 million in bank franchise revenue annually.
Office of Human Relations is charged with assuring equal opportunity to all Delawareans to prevent practices that discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, and marital status. It is responsible for enforcing the Delaware Fair Housing and Public Accommodations Acts.
Delaware Commission for Veterans Affairs promotes the interests of Delaware military veterans and their families at both state and federal levels.
Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery honors Delaware’s veterans by accepting their remains and maintaining their gravesites free of charge.
The Secretary is also responsible for:
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Serving as Secretary to the Board of Pardons |
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Chairperson of the Diamond State Port Corporation (Port of Wilmington) |
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Issuing Notary Public commissions. |
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Repository for financial disclosure reports of federal election committees |
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Performing such other duties as requested by the Governor. |
Townsend Building—Dover---serves Department of State and other departments
Department of Transportation
The Department’s mission is to provide a safe, efficient, and environmentally sensitive transportation network that offers a variety of convenient, cost effective mobility opportunities for people and movement of goods. The annual Capital Transportation Program (CIP) carries out the capital portion of investment strategy to achieve this mission.
The Transportation Trust Fund, beginning in 1987, has provided funding for the Department. The Department receives no funding from the State’s General Fund but instead pays the General Fund for those support services provided to them by other State agencies. The receipts in the Trust Fund come from motor fuel taxes, document fees, and other transportation receipts, which have been dedicated to that Fund.
Fiscal year (FY) 1999-2004 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is the second created for the State’s Long-Range Plan (LRP). LRP was developed in support of the State Vision outlined in “Shaping Delaware’s Future.”
Delaware Department of Transportation (DELDOT) is managed by a cabinet secretary appointed by the Governor and is divided into six divisions and an Office of Legal Affairs.
The Divisions are:
Administration provides an operating support network through five
subdivisions: Contract Administration, Audit and Review, Finance
Administration, Human Resources Management, and various Support Services.
Planning provides multimodal transportation planning and project development.
Preconstruction through Design and Engineering Management is responsible for developing designs and property resources to accomplish DELDOT’s Mission.
Delaware Transit Corporation is responsible for designing and providing high quality public transportation to serve the customer and the community.
External Affairs executes and coordinates communication with the public media, local and legislative officials on DELDOT’s projects and programs and provides training, technical assistance for all DELDOT personnel in media relations and customer services.
Highway Operations provides hands on maintenance of roadways, roadsides, bridges and railroads, park and ride lots, toll facilities, traffic signals, Smyrna Rest Area, and pavement markings. They oversee outdoor advertising, entrance hauling permits, construction utility inspection and survey and sub division development, and coordinate new construction.
OTHER EXECUTIVE OFFICES
In addition to the 12 cabinet departments, the following executive offices report to the Governor.
Budget Office
The mission of the Budget Office is to facilitate preparation and implementation of the Governor’s policy agenda, through the shaping of resource allocations and their effective and efficient use, to the fullest possible benefit of citizens of the state.
Delaware Economic Development Office
The Delaware Economic Development Office was established in 1981. It is headed by a Director, who reports to the Governor and has cabinet status. The office’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for all Delawareans by facilitating the creation and retention of quality jobs. The office is divided into several units that specialize in the following areas:
Business Development - The Business Development section: Works with existing businesses to encourage retention and expansion. Recruits quality firms to expand and diversify our economic and employment base. Provides support for the creation of new businesses. Coordinates the efforts of organizations statewide that assist small businesses. Assists Delaware businesses with identifying international markets and exporting their products. Business Development representatives also provide assistance with permitting and regulatory issues. The Business Development Unit includes specialized sections, including:
Business Research -The business research
section collects, analyzes and distributes statistical data on the
state’s economy and business climate and develops research that responds
to client concerns.
International Trade - The International Trade Section is a one-stop
resource for exporter assistance and international trade information in
Delaware.
Workforce Development - The Workforce Development section coordinates resources to provide an appropriately skilled work force to meet the needs of business and industry. This division assists employers with recruitment, develops and underwrites training programs, and provides information regarding the labor market, community resources and wages.
“A Better Chance” - DEDO assists companies in hiring and training employees through Governor Carper’s welfare reform program, “A Better Chance.”
Financial Sector Development and Programs - The Business Finance section offers several special financing programs to assist businesses, which will add to Delaware’s employment base. Finance representatives can assist businesses in processing applications, and entire financing can be closed within nine weeks when the borrower’s needs are not unusual.
Tourism- The Delaware Tourism Office develops and implements statewide, regional, national and international tourism marketing programs to promote Delaware as a tourism destination. It offers technical assistance to new and existing tourism-related businesses; coordinates and implements media relations programs for tourism; produces and distributes tourism-related publications; and administers the Delaware Main Street Program.
Personnel’s mission is to provide the leadership and services for achieving a quality workforce. The office is the human resources management agency for State government. The Personnel Director, a member of the Governor’s cabinet, is responsible for administering the State’s Merit System covering 14,400 employees. Functions of the Office include overseeing classifications and compensations, selection and employment services, benefits, labor relations, employee development and training, diversity, employee relations, insurance coverage, and pensions.
Department of Elections
The Department of Elections keeps the file of registered voters maintained on a computerized database. This agency is responsible for carrying out state election laws and with county election commissioners for setting up places and times for registration of voters, filing of candidates and conducting elections. It is also charged with the administration of the Campaign Finance Law that requires filings of candidate campaign contributions and expenditures.
Office of the State Fire Marshall
The mission of the Office of the State Fire Marshal (who is appointed by the State Fire Prevention Commission) is to provide a fire safe environment for Delaware. The Office functions as an independent agency to enforce Fire Prevention Regulations promulgated by the State Fire Prevention Commission. The Office inspects and enforces the code, reviews plans for building construction and alterations, oversees licensing and certification of fire alarm contractors and investigates fire and arson statewide.
Delaware State Housing Authority
Housing Authority’s mission is to efficiently provide, and to assist others to provide quality affordable housing opportunities and appropriate supportive services to responsible, low and moderate income citizens of Delaware.
Office of Information Services
A cabinet-level agency since July 1995, the Office has a two-fold function:
1. To assist State agencies in accomplishing their
business through cost-effective use of Information Technology. Information
Technology is defined as all aspects of data interchange between people,
especially via modern electronic technology and the education of people in its
use.
2. To establish statewide policies, standards, guidelines, procedures, and
strategic directions involving Information Technology in order to meet future
demand for services, federal mandates and promote economic development
Delaware National Guard
The Delaware National Guard is responsible for maintaining a combat-ready force, which is prepared to mobilize and deploy, when ordered, in support of our national military strategy. It must also function efficiently for the protection of life and property and to preserve peace, order and public safety under state authority. Its manpower may be called out by the Governor for state emergencies or by the President for national emergencies. The Guard’s commander is appointed by the Governor.
State Planning and Coordination
The mission of the Office is the continuous improvement of the coordination and effectiveness of land use decisions made by state, county, and municipal governments while building and maintaining a high quality of life in the State of Delaware. The Office meets its mission through: effective coordination of land use decisions; research, analysis, and dissemination of information concerning land use planning; aiding the effort of the state to meet the information needs of state agencies and local governments.
Public Defender
The Public Defender employs 112 assistant attorneys and staff to assist in defending persons charged with a crime who have no funds for defense. The services may be requested by the defendant or shall be ordered by the court. All attorneys are full time employees but many, including the Public Defender, maintain private practices.
BOARDS, COUNCILS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
In addition to the cabinet departments and other executive offices, the governor appoints citizens to serve on more than 250 boards, councils, commissions, task forces and committees.
The General Assembly, recognizing the value of citizen participation in government, retains councils as advisory bodies. Most advisory councils are composed of seven members for varying terms (usually three years) and both political parties must be represented. Council members serve without pay but may be reimbursed for expenses.
Members of regulatory boards and commissions are appointed by the Governor for varying terms. They may be reimbursed for expenses and some receive a per diem pay. Their powers are quasi-judicial (they hear and make decisions on appeals) and quasi-legislative (they set standards).
Licensing Boards also are appointed by the Governor and may be paid a fee and be reimbursed for expenses. They grant licenses and franchises but have no judicial power.
Interstate Commission members are appointed by the Governor for varying terms; their powers are regulatory in cooperation with neighboring states.
The list of these citizen bodies is subject to frequent change. Most are authorized by the General Assembly and can be abolished by the General Assembly through the Sunset Committee. Others are established by the Governor and serve at his pleasure. Some are authorized for a specific task and for a specific period of time. Keeping track of appointments to these bodies, along with appointments to judicial offices is very time-consuming for the Governor's office.
The Board of Parole consists of a full time chairperson and four part time members, one for each county and the City of Wilmington, all appointed by the Governor. Parole is the release of an inmate to community supervision prior to the expiration of a prison sentence. The Board has absolute authority to grant parole to eligible prison offenders whose crimes were committed prior to June 30, 1990 and also has authority to recommend commutation of a sentence to the Board of pardons and modification of the sentence to the Courts.
Although parole was abolished in June 1990, individuals sentenced under this act may be heard before the Board of Parole, upon application by the Department of Correction for sentence modification consideration.
The Board has authority to:
issue warrants for apprehension of parolees or
conditional releases;
issue subpoenas for witnesses and documents of hearings;
approve or modify conditions of parole, conditional release or pre-parole;
issue revocation orders returning parolees or conditional releases to prison;
issue warrants for apprehension of parolees or conditional releases;
issue recision orders to prevent release on parole and pre-parole inmates
guilty of misconduct or illegal activity.
Criminal Justice Council provides planning, evaluation, monitoring and technical assistance services to criminal justice agencies and programs of the state. The Council provides information to the governor, legislature, criminal justice agencies and the public concerning Delaware's criminal justice system. It provides staff services to the Sentencing Accountability Commission and to ad hoc committees appointed by the governor to study problems, changes to existing and new laws, and administers federal funds for criminal justice purposes. A staff of 16 full time and 7 part time employees serves the Council.
The Delaware Solid Waste Authority, a nonprofit organization, is responsible for the disposal of all non-hazardous solid waste generated in the state. The Authority is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors appointed by the Governor with approval of the Senate. Its actions are reported to the Governor and General Assembly, and the investment community also monitors and rates its performance.
Revenue for operation comes from tipping fees collected at its various facilities and from the sale of recyclable materials. The Authority's non-profit status allows all funds received to be used for operation, capital improvements, reserves, and retained earnings or returned to users through a reduced fee.
During FY 1997, the Authority disposed of 838,642 tons of solid waste and utilized about 223,000 tons of fly ash amended sewage sludge as intermediate cover and other beneficial uses in its landfills. The gross income for FY 1997 was $50.9 million. The Authority has expanded its Reclamation Plant (DRP) as a center for consolidating recyclable materials, preparing them for market and baling them for transportation. The Authority has also developed a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program for the entire State and a new Oil Filer Recycling Program. The Authority’s Bond’s are rate ‘A’ by Standard & Poor’s and ‘A2’ by Moody’s.
The Delaware River and Bay Authority (D.R.B.A.), is a bi-state governmental agency created by Compact in 1962. It operates the Delaware Memorial Bridge (the world’s longest twin span suspension bridge), the Cape May-Lewes Ferry System – home of the MV Twin Capes, the Three Forts Ferry Crossing on the Delaware River and the Airport Facility at New Castle, Delaware. Since its inception, the D.R.B.A. has successfully carried out its primary mission of providing vital transportation links between the states of Delaware and New Jersey. The Compact Revisions in 1990 empowered the Authority to use its resources to participate in economic development ventures in its jurisdiction: the State of Delaware and the counties of Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland, and Cape May in New Jersey.
The bi-state agency’s Board of Commissioners consists of six members each from Delaware and New Jersey. The Commissioners are appointed by their respective governors, subject to confirmation of their Senates of each state and serve a five-year term.
LIST OF BOARDS, COUNCILS & COMMISSIONS
Administrative Services
Architectural Accessibility Board
Audiologists, Speech Pathologists & Hearing Aid
Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Board of Cosmetology & Barbering Examiners
Board of Examiners Registration of Architects
Board of Funeral Service Practitioners
Board of Medical Practice
Board of Occupational Therapy
Board of Pilot Commissioners
Board of Podiatry Examiners
Board of Professional Counselors of Mental Health
Board of Registration Geologists
Commission on Adult Entertainment Establishments
Commission on State Surplus Real Property
Committee on Massage Bodywork Practitioners
Consumer Affairs Appeals Board
Council on Consumer Protection
Council on Real Estate Appraisers
Delaware Board of Nursing
Delaware Gaming Control Board
Delaware State Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators
Delaware State Board of Landscape Architects
Delaware State Dental Examiners
Dental Hygiene Advisory Committee
Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
Magistrate Screening Committee
Merit Employees Relations Board
Pharmacy Board Review Committee
Public Advocate
Public Employment Relations Board
Public Integrity Commission
Public Service Commission
Real Estate Commission of Delaware
State Board of Electrical Examiners
State Board of Plumbing Examiners
State Board of Accountancy
State Board of Examiners of Optometry
State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
State Board of Pharmacy
State Board of Registration for Land Surveyors
State Board of Social Work Examiners
State Board of Veterinary Medicine
State Committee of Dietetics and Nutritionists
State Examining Board of Physical Therapist
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Industry Advisory Commission Nutrient
Management
Committee on Farmland Preservation
Council on Forestry
Delaware Harness Racing Commission
Delmarva Advisory Council
Farmland Evaluation Advisory Committee
Governor's Council on Agriculture
Pesticide Advisory Committee
Seed Certification Advisory Committee
Thoroughbred Delaware Racing Committee
Children, Youth and Their Families
Advisory Council on Children, Youth & Families
Child Protection Accountability Commission
Children’s Trust Fund Board of Directors
Juvenile Detention Oversight Committee
Task Force on Child Placement
Correction
Council on Correction
Attorney General
Child Death Review Commission
Finance
Board of Directors of the Riverfront Development
Corporation
Delaware Economic & Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC)
Delaware Qualified Tuition Savings Board
Educational Finance Reform Committee
Tax Appeals Board
Health & Social Services
Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services
Advisory Council on Minority Health Care
Advisory Council on Public Health
Advisory Panel on Intergovernmental Planning & Coordination
Alcoholism, Drug Abuse & Mental Health
Alliance for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Advisory Board
Authority on Radiation Protection
Clean Air Indoor Task Force
Commission on National & Community Service
Committee on Disposition of Unmarked Human Burials
Council on Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities
Council on Hispanic Affairs
Council on Long Term Facilities
Council on Mental Retardation
Council on Social Services
Council on State Services Centers
Council on the Visually Impaired
Delaware Community Foundation
Delaware Health Resources Board
Delaware Perinatal Board
Governor’s Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Service
Governor’s Council on Life Styles & Fitness
Health Care Cost Containment Commission
Health Facilities Authority
Interagency Coordinating Council
Optometric Institutional Aid Advisory Commission
Para-Medic Advisory Council
Purchase of Products & Services of the Blind
State Commission on Child Support
Vocational Rehabilitation Advisory Council for DVI
Labor
Council on Apprenticeship & Training
Delaware Commission for Women
Delaware Workforce Development Committee
Equal Employment Review Board
Governor’s Council on Equal Employment Opportunity
Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities
Industrial Accident Board
Private Industry Council
State Rehabilitation Advisory Council
Statewide Independent Living Council
Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council
Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board
Welfare Employment Committee
Workforce Quality and Personnel Reform Task Force
Natural Resources & Environmental Control
Advisory Council on Tidal Fin Fisheries
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Management Commission
Coastal Zone Management Commission
Council on Environment Control
Council on Game and Fish
Council on Shell Fisheries
Council on Soil & Water Conservation
Delaware Advisory Council on Natural Areas
Delaware Greenways & Trails Council
Delaware Open Space Council
Delaware River & Bay Oversight Committee
Delaware River Basin Commission
Environmental Appeals Control
Mid Atlantic Regional Marine Research Board
Naamans Creek Flood Abatement Committee
Parks & Recreation Council
Shellpot Creek Abatement Committee
Small Business Advisory Panel on Clear Air
State Coastal Zone Industrial Control Board
United States Regulatory Commission
Wastewater Facilities Advisory Council
Water Resources Advisory Council
Public Safety
Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Board of Examiners of Private Investigators & Security Agencies
Board of Parole
Council on Boiler Safety
Council on Emergency Planning and Operations
Council on Police Training
Delaware Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
Delaware Council on Police Standards & Goals
Governor’s Council on Public Safety
Delaware Justice Information System
Juvenile Justice Advisory Group
Motor Vehicle Task Force”
State Emergency Response Commission
State Fire Prevention Commission
Department of State
Action Agenda Implementation Committee
Board of Directors of Delaware Performing Arts Center
Board of Directors of Dover Civic Center Corporation
Board of the Sewell C. Biggs Collection
Council on Banking
Council on Libraries
Delaware Arts Council
Delaware Commission on Veterans Affairs
Delaware Heritage Commission
Delaware Humanities Council
Diamond State Port Corporation Advisory Board
Governor’s Task Force on School Libraries
Historical Records Advisory Board
Local Record Commissions
Poet Laureate
State Banking Commissioner
State Human Relations Commission
Transportation
Council on Transportation
Governor's Bicycle Council
Delaware Development Office
Board of Directors of the Riverfront Development
Corporation
Council on Development Finance
Council on Housing
Council on Science & Technology
Delaware Center for Educational Technology Board
Delaware Development Corporation
Delaware Economic & Financial Advisory Council
Delaware Housing Partnership
Delaware Trade Council
Dover Housing Authority
Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau
Housing Capacity Building Program Advisory Committee
Newark Housing Authority
Tourism Advisory Board
Wilmington Housing Authority
Department of Education
Comprehensive School Discipline Oversight Program
Delaware Council on Vocational Education
”Education Salary Schedule Improvement Committee
Governor’s Advisory Council for Needs of Exceptional Citizens
Parental Involvement in Education Committee
”Public School Transportation Task Force
Southern Regional Education Board
State Board of Education
Tax Rate Review Committee
Veterinary Medical Education board of Trustees
Vo-Tech Board of Education, Kent County
Vo-Tech Board of Education, New Castle County
Vo-Tech Board of Education, Sussex County
Higher Education
Advisory Council, Career Education
Delaware Higher Education Commission
Delaware Higher Education Loan Program
Delaware Institute of Dental Education & Research
Delaware Institute of Medical Education & Research
Delaware State University Board of Trustees
Delaware Technical & Community College Board of Trustees
University of Delaware Board of Trustees
Elections
Board of Elections, Kent County
Board of Elections, New Castle County
Board of Elections, Sussex County
State Election Commissioner
Judicial
Commissioners of the Court of Common Pleas
Commissioners of Family Court
Commissioners of Superior Court
Court Improvement Grant Advisory Group
Family Court Task Force
Foster Care Review Board
Judicial Nominating Commission
Magistrate Screening Committee
Parole Board
Sentencing Accountability Commission
Personnel Office
Board of Pension Trustees
Combined Charitable Solicitation Campaign Committee
Delaware Compensation Commissioner
Training & Development Advisory Board
OTHER COMMISSIONS, COUNCILS & COMMITTEES
Aide de camp
Cash Management Policy
Community Action of Greater Wilmington Board
Criminal Justice Council
Delaware Code Revisors
Deferred Compensation Council
Delaware Association of Professional Engineers
Delaware Commission on Interstate Cooperation
Delaware Health Care Commission
Delaware Humanities Council
Delaware River Basin Commission
Delaware Solid Waste Authority
Domestic Violence Coordinating Council
Downtown Dover Development Corporation
Education Commission of the States
Governor’s Cabinet Committee on Planning
Interagency Council on Adult Literacy
Office of Information Services Advisory Committee
Outer Continental Advisory Board
Public Advocate
School to Work Executive Planning Council
Small Employer Health Reinsurance Board
State Boundary Commission
State Fire Prevention Commission
Task Force on Maintenance Associations
Violent Crimes Compensation Board
14 Any appointee paid $500 or more must be confirmed by the Senate.
15 Bills requiring 2/3 or 3/4 vote originally must pass by the same ratio to override.
16 Divisions are established by statute, offices by executive order and usually administer federal funds.
