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  1. The current lieutenant governor is Mark Robinson, a Republican, who has held the office since 2021. The Constitution of North Carolina designates the lieutenant governor the ex officio president of the State Senate and a member of the State Board of Education.

  2. The lieutenant governor's primary responsibility is to preside over the North Carolina Senate and cast tie-breaking votes. The lieutenant governor is a member of the North Carolina Council of State, the North Carolina Board of Education, the North Carolina Capitol Planning Commission, and the North Carolina Board of Community Colleges.

  3. The North Carolina lieutenant governor has fourteen (14) statutory duties. These include serving as state senate president, and leading on education, energy, military affairs, domestic violence, and more.

  4. Apr 26, 2024 · The lieutenant governor is the only person in the state to have power in both the executive and legislative branches, although it’s limited power. They oversee the state Senate and preside over the sessions. In rare cases, they are there to cast a tie-breaking vote.

  5. The Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina is the second highest elected official in the U.S. state of North Carolina and is the only elected official to have powers in both the legislative and executive branches of state government. The current Lieutenant Governor is Mark Robinson.

  6. Apr 24, 2024 · The lieutenant governor serves as president of the Senate but can only vote in the event of a tie. The Senate elects other officers from their members, including a president pro tempore. The president pro tempore then appoints members to serve on standing committees. [9] [10] Leadership and members. Senate president: Mark Robinson (R)

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  8. Dec 16, 2019 · In the North Carolina Constitution, the lieutenant governor’s role is defined as president of the Senate, but as having no vote unless it is to break a tie among the 50 senators.