The North Dakota Governor is the head of the state government and is responsible for enforcing state laws, overseeing the executive branch, and managing state agencies. The governor also plays a key role in the state budget process and can propose legislation to the state legislature. Elected to a four-year term, the governor can serve a maximum of two consecutive terms. The current governor is Doug Burgum, who took office in 2016. The governor's office is located in the state capital, Bismarck, where important decisions affecting North Dakota's residents are made.