Governor of Katskill

The Governor of Katskill is the head of government of the state of Katskill. The Governor is the head of the state's executive branch and the commander-in-chief of the state's national guard.

The current governor is Democrat William Radford who took office on January 1st 1949.

Powers and Duties
The governor has a duty to enforce the state's laws, and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the state's legislature and to convene the legislature in extraordinary sessions. The officeholder is afforded the courtesy style of The Honorable while in office.

Line of Succession
The state does not have a lieutenant governor, instead the senate elects it's president alongside a president pro tempore. The president of the senate becomes acting governor upon the death, resignation or impeachment of the governor, who would then schedule a special election to elect a new governor.

The president of the senate may also become acting governor upon the governors absence from the state, but will not schedule a special election.

Full line of succession:
 * 1) President of the Senate
 * 2) President Pro Tempore of the Senate
 * 3) Speaker of the House
 * 4) Speaker of the House Pro Tempore