b. The Governor may designate the officer or officers of the executive branch of the State of Washington, D.C., who may, during periods of the Governor’s absence from the State of Washington, D.C., or due to the temporary or partial incapacity of the Governor, execute and perform the powers and duties of the Governor.
c. The Governor shall administer the personnel functions of the executive branch of the State of Washington, D.C. except for the independent executive entities, including all laws relating to the appointment, promotion, duties, discipline, separation, and other conditions of employment of personnel in the Office of the Governor, personnel in departments of the State of Washington, D.C., and members and employees of boards, offices, commissions, and other agencies.
d. The Governor shall, through the heads of administrative boards, offices, commissions, and agencies, supervise and direct the activities of such boards, offices, commissions, and agencies.
e. The Governor may submit proposed Acts and Resolutions to the Legislative Assembly.
f. The Governor may delegate any of the Governor’s functions (other than the function of approving or disapproving Acts passed by the Legislative Assembly or the power to grant pardons) to any officer, employee, or agency of the executive office of the Governor, or to any director of an executive department who may, with the approval of the Governor, make a further delegation of all or a part of such functions to subordinates under that person’s jurisdiction.
g. The Governor shall be the custodian of the corporate seal of the State of Washington, D.C. and shall use and authenticate it in accordance with law.
h. The Governor shall have the right to be heard by the Legislative Assembly or any of its committees under rules to be adopted by the Legislative Assembly.
i. The Governor may issue and enforce administrative orders, not inconsistent with this Constitution or with any statute, to carry out the Governor’s functions and duties.
j. The Governor may, by reorganization order, reorganize the offices, agencies, and other entities within the executive branch of the government of the State of Washington, D.C. except where such reorganization is inconsistent with statute.
k. The Governor shall have plenary power to grant pardons, commutations, and reprieves, and to remit, forgive, or reduce fines and forfeitures, for all offenses against the laws of the State of Washington, D.C.
l. To advance the general welfare and provide for public safety, and consistent with federal law, the Governor may enter into compacts and agreements with other states and localities, the federal government, and federal instrumentalities; and may enter into agreements with foreign nations, cities, or businesses; provided, that any financial obligations of such compacts and agreements shall be approved by the Legislative Assembly under rules to be adopted by the Legislative Assembly.
m. The Governor shall be the primary planning authority for the State of Washington, D.C.
n. The Governor shall be the Commander-in-Chief over the National Guard of the State of Washington, D.C.
o. The Governor shall have charge of the administration of the financial affairs of the State of Washington, D.C., except authority assigned by this Constitution to the Chief Financial Officer, and shall have authority to examine and approve all contracts, orders, and other documents by which the State of Washington, D.C. incurs financial or other obligations.
