Correct Answer – Option 3 : Governor

At the State level, the Council of Ministers is the executive body of the state that assists the Governor in the administration.

The Council of Ministers consists of the Chief Minister and other ministers.

• The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor while the other members of the council are appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister.
• The Council of Ministers takes the policy decisions and advises the Governor on important issues.
• The council submits bills to the Assembly and initiates them.
• It gives directions to partner states and institutions of the community.
• It considers the budget of the community.
• It controls the finance of the state.
• It makes the rules and regulations for the staff.
• It submits the annual progress reports and makes the agenda of the meetings.
• It establishes the Sectorial Committees.

Thus, it is clear that the Governor appoints the Council of Ministers of a State.