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, May 12, 2021 at 12:40 p.m.

To view Council Assembly click on the link below:

Nominations Pending:

Maureen Walsh to the position of Associate Justice of the Appeals Court.

Hearing: May 5, 2021 at 10:30 a.m.

Lisa S. Lippiello to the position of Associate Justice of the District Court.

Hearing: May 12, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. - Nomination withdrawn 05-11-2021.

Honor Segal to the position of Associate Justice of the District Court.

Hearing: May 12, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

Andrew Abdella to the position of Associate Justice of the District Court.

Hearing: May 19, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

Administrative Office

Valerie McCarthy, Administrative Secretary
Sonia Altamirano, Executive Assistant

Adam Costa, Program Coordinator

Phone: 617-725-4016