North Carolina : Administration

North Carolina is ranked 10th among the 50 states of United States. North Carolina is located in the Southeastern United States. North Carolina was admitted to the U.S union in 1789 as the 21st state. The constitution of North Carolina gives three branches of government: executive, legislative and judicial. The executive council consists of governor of the state consists of the Governor, lieutenant governor and secretary of state, attorney general, commissioner of agriculture and other officials. The executive council of the state with the governor has the authority and responsibility over the administration over the state affairs. The executive with the governor are elected for two year term. The legislative branch consists of 120-members of House of Representatives and 50 senators. The Senators elect their own president and representatives elect their own speaker. The third branch is the judicial authority which includes North Carolina Supreme Court which is the highest court in the state and other courts like civil court and administrative offices and district courts having limited judicial authority.

Important Links and Services:

Department of Commerce: The Mission of the department is to maintain and enhance the business opportunities in the state of North Carolina and attract new enterprises into the economy of the state and hence promote economic growth and development of the society. The Department works through a wide range of opportunities such as Business Development, Film making, Energy, Tourism and workforce.
http://www.nccommerce.com

Department of Cultural Resources: The Department of Cultural Resources is responsible for preservation of history and culture of the state and also its promotion and recognition both for social and economic well being of the society.
http://www.ncdcr.gov

Department of Environment and Natural Resources: The Department is dedicated to protecting and preserving a safe and healthy environment in order to maintain economic, social and cultural well being. The Department administers and carries out programs for the preservation and maintenance of the quality of air, land and water together with the state’s outstanding natural elements.
http://portal.ncdenr.org

Department of Health and Human Services: The Department of Human Services serves children, families, youth and adults providing them health care, support and medical assistance in order to keep their lives safe and protected. The Department also works to maximize the state resources by establishing community support and expansion.
http://www.ncdhhs.gov

Department of Transportation: The North Carolina Department of Transportation constructs and maintains highways, roads and mass transit systems for the safe, faster, efficient and accountable movement of people and goods within and across the state.
http://www.ncdot.org

Source: http://www.northcarolina.gov