Section 3-5. – Governor to institute lawsuits for state.
The Governor is authorized to cause any suit or action at law to be brought in the name of the state, when in his judgment the interests of the state demand that such suit or action at law be brought. (1949 Rev., S. 82.) See Sec. 3-125 re duties of Attorney General.
Section 3-6. – Investigatory authority of Governor.
The Governor shall have such investigatory authority as is conferred or imposed upon the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management in section 4-67. He may, from time to time, investigate duplication of work and the efficiency of the organization and administration of budgeted agencies. He may formulate plans for the better coordination of […]
Section 3-6a. – Power of Governor to restrict use of streets and highways during extreme weather conditions.
(a) Whenever an emergency situation exists because of extreme weather conditions or other acts of nature, other than as is provided in section 28-9, requiring the restriction of movement of persons and vehicles upon the streets and highways of the state, the Governor may issue an order pursuant to section 3-1 designating the persons and […]
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.
(a) In the event of a state-wide or regional transportation emergency, the Governor may proclaim that the emergency exists and is authorized to: (1) Establish programs, controls, standards or practices in meeting transportation needs; (2) adopt measures affecting the hours, days and locations of the operation of public or private modes of transportation; (3) apply […]
Section 3-6c. – Compacts between Connecticut and other states or Indian tribes. Amendments. General Assembly approval or rejection.
Within ten days after the date of execution of any compact or amendment to a compact between the state of Connecticut and another state or an Indian tribe, the Governor shall file such compact or amendment with the clerks of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The General Assembly may approve such compact or […]
Section 3-6d. – Highway safety programs. Securing of federal funds. Regulations.
(a) The Governor shall do all things necessary or convenient, on behalf of the state, to secure all benefits available to the state under the federal Highway Safety Act of 1966, as amended from time to time. The Governor shall designate the Department of Transportation to administer the highway safety program and coordinate highway safety […]
Section 3-7. – Cancellation of uncollectible claims. Compromise of disputed claims.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, any uncollectible claim for an amount of five thousand dollars or less may be cancelled upon the books of any state department or agency upon the authorization of the head of such department or agency. Any uncollectible costs in an amount less than five thousand dollars incurred […]
Section 3-8. – Restoration and repair of state boundary marks.
The Governor shall, in 1975 and decennially thereafter, or whenever any monument or other boundary mark between this state and an adjoining state has become damaged, displaced or destroyed, appoint an agent authorized to act with a duly appointed agent of such adjoining state to examine any or all of such monuments and boundary marks […]
Section 3-9. – Automobile for use of the Governor.
An automobile shall be provided for the use of the Governor, to be purchased, maintained and operated at the expense of the state from moneys appropriated for expenses of the Governor. (1949 Rev., S. 81.)
Section 3-10. – Maintenance of the Governor's residence. Foundations established re Governor's residence. Disclosure of income, expenditures, contributions, officers and state employees.
(a) The land, buildings, furnishings and improvements of the Governor's official residence shall be maintained by the Commissioner of Administrative Services and food, supplies and staff for such residence shall be provided by the commissioner at the expense of the state. (b) Notwithstanding any provision of the general statutes, for any foundation, as defined in […]