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When the governor appoints an individual to the State Board of Pardons and Paroles he or she is exercising the duties of the?
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executive
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executive branch. The governor, as the head of the executive branch, has the authority to appoint individuals to serve on various boards and commissions. The State Board of Pardons and Paroles is responsible for making decisions regarding the release and supervision of individuals who have been convicted of crimes and sentenced to prison.
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