There is no common model; however, in several states, the homeland security director serves as an advisor to the governor in addition to coordinating state emergency management, law enforcement, health, and related public safety functions. In other models, governors designated the state's Adjutant General as homeland security advisor. While governors generally opted not to create unique cabinet-level positions with oversight over all state agencies, they did form homeland security task forces. The task forces typically consist of executive office staff and agency heads from law enforcement, fire and rescue, public health, National Guard, transportation, public works, and information technology.
Finally, this document provides detailed information on homeland security task forces, state homeland security Web sites, enacting legislation/executive orders, and publications.
