New Hampshire State Government Agencies

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The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is the largest agency in New Hampshire state government, responsible for the health, safety and well-being of the citizens of New Hampshire. DHHS provides services for individuals, children, families and seniors, and administers programs and services such as mental health, developmental disability, substance abuse, and public health.

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The mission is to enhance public safety on the roadways of New Hampshire by ensuring that our drivers, vehicles, and service providers are properly credentialed and by providing resources for the maintenance of our roadway infrastructure.

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The United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire has entered a new Standing Order (20-25) addressing the status of hearings, jury trials, grand jury, mediations, and other events. The court has also entered a new protocol outlining restrictions on public access to the Rudman Courthouse (20-23) and a revised protocol governing in-court hearings (20-27). The court will continue to conduct civil and criminal hearings by videoconference and telephonic hearings (20-7) or by in-court hearings (20-27) in the discretion of the presiding judge.

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The Executive Council of the State of New Hampshire has the authority and responsibility, together with the Governor, over the administration of the affairs of the State as defined in the New Hampshire Constitution, the New Hampshire statutes, and the advisory opinions of the New Hampshire Supreme Court and the Attorney General.

Each of the five Executive Councilors represents one fifth of the population or approximately 263,000 citizens. Councilors are elected every two years, concurrently with the Governor. The Councilors participate in the active management of the business of the state. They receive assistance from the Commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services and the Attorney General who review requests involving state funds since no expenditure can be legally authorized without the availability of adequate funds.

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The mission of the New Hampshire Judicial Branch is to preserve the rule of law and protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the United States and New Hampshire Constitutions. The courts will provide accessible, prompt, and efficient forums for the fair and independent administration of justice with respect for the dignity of all they serve.

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The New Hampshire constitution enacted on June 2, 1784, provides for a department of state with a secretary of state elected by the legislature every two years, and a deputy appointed by the secretary. The position of Secretary of State is one of the oldest in the nation, dating to 1680 when New Hampshire was a Royal Province.

The Secretary of State is third in line of succession as Acting Governor following the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House when the Governor is incapacitated or the office becomes vacant.

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