 In both these areas, and a variety of others, the governor sits on state and interstate boards and commissions with varying powers.The governor is also obligated to report on the conditions of the state at any time during the year, though this traditionally happens in a "State of the State" Address each January at the beginning of the annual General Assembly session.In addition to the various departments and agencies under gubernatorial control, the governor has an executive administrative staff that assist in coordinating the executive duties.