The Chief Minister enjoys the following powers in relation to the governor:
- He/she is the principal channel of communication between the governor and the council of ministers.
- It is the duty of the Chief Minister to:
- Communicate to the Governor all decisions of the council of ministers relating to state administration and legislative proposals.
- Furnish such information as the governor may call for.
- Submit for the consideration of the council of ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken by a minister but not considered by the council, if the governor so requires.
- He/she advises the governor on the appointment of important officials like the advocate general, chairman/members of the state public service commission, and state election commissioner.