Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 31 - Governor
Section 3-3. - Governor's cabinet.

The Governor's cabinet shall consist of not more than fourteen of the administrative heads of the state government as appointed by the Governor. Said cabinet shall meet at the request of the Governor, to advise and confer concerning matters of state interest which the Governor may submit to it.

(1949 Rev., S. 79; February, 1965, P.A. 191, S. 1.)
History: 1965 act increased membership from 11 to 14 and removed requirement cabinet meet at least quarterly.

Structure Connecticut General Statutes

Connecticut General Statutes

Title 3 - State Elective Officers

Chapter 31 - Governor

Section 3-1. - General powers and duties.

Section 3-1a. - Council on Gubernatorial Incapacity. Composition. Duties.

Section 3-2. - Salaries of Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Timing of increases. Office of Governor full time.

Section 3-2a. - Pensions for Governors and their spouses.

Section 3-2b. - Footstones, flags and funeral honor guards for deceased Governors, certain other state officers and members of the General Assembly.

Section 3-3. - Governor's cabinet.

Section 3-4. - Executive secretary and clerk; executive journal.

Section 3-5. - Governor to institute lawsuits for state.

Section 3-6. - Investigatory authority of Governor.

Section 3-6a. - Power of Governor to restrict use of streets and highways during extreme weather conditions.

Section 3-6b. - Transportation emergencies: Powers of Governor and joint legislative committee; publication requirements; penalty for violation of emergency order or interference with emergency activities.

Section 3-6c. - Compacts between Connecticut and other states or Indian tribes. Amendments. General Assembly approval or rejection.

Section 3-6d. - Highway safety programs. Securing of federal funds. Regulations.

Section 3-7. - Cancellation of uncollectible claims. Compromise of disputed claims.

Section 3-8. - Restoration and repair of state boundary marks.

Section 3-9. - Automobile for use of the Governor.

Section 3-10. - Maintenance of the Governor's residence. Foundations established re Governor's residence. Disclosure of income, expenditures, contributions, officers and state employees.

Section 3-10a. - Governor to take steps to assure federal aid for higher education.

Section 3-10b. - Governor may request waiver of certain federal-aid program requirements re administration of aid.

Section 3-10c. - Appropriation to be used by or on behalf of former Governor.

Section 3-10d. - Reactivation of military units for parades, celebrations or other ceremonies.

Section 3-10f. - Flying flags at half-staff.