The document discusses the authority of a governor to intervene in a child protective services case. It provides opinions from legal experts that a governor, as the head of the executive branch, has the power to direct actions by executive agencies and appoint/remove agency heads. The document also examines Maine's constitution and case law, finding that governors have a duty to ensure laws are faithfully executed and oversee the executive branch. It concludes that the Maine governor has the authority to order the DHHS to substantiate abuse findings and follow an expert organization's recommendations in the child's case.