Governor of North Carolina
Appearance
Governor of North Carolina | |
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File:Seal of the Governor of North Carolina.svg Gubernatorial seal | |
File:Flag of North Carolina.svg | |
Government of North Carolina | |
Status | |
Member of | Council of State |
Residence | Executive Mansion |
Seat | Raleigh, North Carolina |
Term length | Four years, renewable once consecutively |
Inaugural holder | Richard Caswell |
Formation | 1776 |
Deputy | Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina |
Salary | US$203,073 per year (2023) |
Website | Official website |
The Governor of North Carolina is the head of state and head of government of the U.S. state of North Carolina. The governor directs the executive branch of the government and is the commander-in-chief of the military forces of the state. The current governor, Josh Stein took office on January 1, 2025.