Massachusetts § 2 - Executive and administrative offices, etc.; placement under control of some state department
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 2 — Executive and administrative offices, etc.; placement under control of some state department, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2. Executive and administrative offices, etc.; placement under control of some state department
Section 2. All executive and administrative offices, boards, commissions and other governmental organizations and agencies, except those serving directly under the governor or the governor and council, not by law placed under the direction and control of some state department, shall be placed thereunder by order of the governor, with the advice and consent of the council, until such time as the general court shall make provision therefor.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 2
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 2 cover?
Section 2 ("Executive and administrative offices, etc.; placement under control of some state department") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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