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Alabama Department of Finance is more than just dollars and cents. With 13 divisions and more than 500 employees, Finance claims a myriad of responsibilities. From formulating the Governor`s annual budgets to maintaining the grounds of the capitol complex in downtown Montgomery, the Alabama Department of Finance leaves its mark on state government. The state finance director, appointed by the Governor, leads the Department. He is the chief financial officer of the state and the Governor`s advisor in all financial matters. He is responsible for the oversight of each of the Department`s divisions, and is charged with protecting the financial interests of Alabama. This website serves as a portal to our director`s office and our divisions. We encourage you to visit each of their websites to learn more about the responsibilities of the Department of Finance, as well as the services we provide.
Elected regional government of the Greater Portland, Oregon metropolitan area, responsible for functions that cross city and county boundaries. Governed by seven Metro Councilors and a Council President - Metro is the only directly elected regional government in the nation.
The Arizona Department of Education and its chief position, a publicly elected state Superintendent of Public Instruction, were created upon the ratification of the Arizona Constitution. The job of the state superintendent is to administer the K-12 public education system in Arizona through the state department of education. As stated in the state constitution, this involves providing for the students of Arizona a uniform public school system including kindergarten, elementary schools, middle and high schools.
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon`s northern and eastern boundaries, respectively. The area was inhabited by many indigenous tribes before the arrival of traders, explorers, and settlers who formed an autonomous government in Oregon Country in 1843. The Oregon Territory was created in 1848, and Oregon became the 33rd state on February 14, 1859.
It is our goal to ensure the Governor’s Mansion is preserved and remain historically accurate. In 2011 the Mansion Preservation Act created an authority responsible for maintaining and restoring the 107 year old house to reflect its original heritage.