Governor's Council

The Massachusetts Governor's Council, also known as the Executive Council, is composed of eight individuals elected from districts, and the Lieutenant Governor who serves ex officio. The eight councillors are elected from their respective districts every two years. The Council meets weekly to record advice and consent on warrants for the state treasury, pardons and commutations, and recording advice and consent to gubernatorial appointments such as judges, clerk-magistrates, public administrators, members of the Parole Board, Appellate Tax Board, Industrial Accident Board and Industrial Accident Reviewing Board, notaries, and justices of the peace.

Members of the public are welcome at Council formal assemblies and hearings.

Formal Assembly

The Council generally meets at noon on Wednesdays in the Council Chamber, Room 360 (within the Governor’s Office).

The next Council Assembly is scheduled for Wednesday, June 27, 2018.

Nominations Pending

Hon. Douglas A. Bean, reappointment to the Industrial Accident Board.

Hearing:  June 13, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.

Atty. Michael P. Welsh, Associate Justice of the Palmer District Court.

Hearing:  June 27, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.

Atty. John P. McKenna, Associate Justice of the Westfield District Court.

Hearing:  June 27, 2018 at 1:30 p.m.

Atty. Jane D. Prince, Associate Justice of the Newburyport District Court.

Hearing:  July 11, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.

Administrative Office

George Cronin, Administrative Secretary
Valerie McCarthy, Executive Secretary
Sonia Altamirano, Administrative Assistant
Phone: 617-725-4016