If a contractor receives proper written notification and fails to notify a subcontractor of a prevailing wage project, they are liable for the interest, penalties or fines assessed by the Department. A subcontractor is nevertheless responsible for paying the proper prevailing wage rate of pay.
The President is both the head of state and head of government of the United States of America, and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. Under Article II of the Constitution, the President is responsible for the execution and enforcement of the laws created by Congress. Fifteen executive departments â each led by an appointed member of the President's Cabinet â carry out the day-to-day administration of the federal government.
The President is the head of the executive branch, which makes laws official. The President is elected by the entire country and serves a four-year term. The President approves and carries out laws passed by the legislative branch. He appoints or removes cabinet members and officials.e negotiates treaties, and acts as head of state and commander in chief of the armed forces. The executive branch also includes the Vice President and other officials, such as members of the cabinet. The cabinet is made up of the heads of the 15 major departments of the government.