ARTICLE V EXECUTIVE [SECTION 1. - SEC. 14.]
Article 5 added Nov. 8, 1966, by Prop. 1-a. Res.Ch. 139, 1966 1st Ex. Sess.
Art. V, §§ 1–14 · 13 sections
- Art. V, § 1 The supreme executive power of this State is vested in the Governor. The Governor shall see that the law is faithfully executed.
- Art. V, § 2 The Governor shall be elected every fourth year at the same time and places as members of the Assembly and hold office from the Monday after January 1…
- Art. V, § 3 The Governor shall report to the Legislature each calendar year on the condition of the State and may make recommendations.
- Art. V, § 4 The Governor may require executive officers and agencies and their employees to furnish information relating to their duties.
- Art. V, § 5 (a) Unless the law otherwise provides, the Governor may fill a vacancy in office by appointment until a successor qualifies. (b) Whenever there is a vacancy in…
- Art. V, § 6 Authority may be provided by statute for the Governor to assign and reorganize functions among executive officers and agencies and their employees, other than…
- Art. V, § 7 The Governor is commander in chief of a militia that shall be provided by statute. The Governor may call it forth to execute the law.
- Art. V, § 8 (a) Subject to application procedures provided by statute, the Governor, on conditions the Governor deems proper, may grant a reprieve, pardon, and…
- Art. V, § 9 The Lieutenant Governor shall have the same qualifications as the Governor. The Lieutenant Governor is President of the Senate but has only a casting vote.
- Art. V, § 10 The Lieutenant Governor shall become Governor when a vacancy occurs in the office of Governor. The Lieutenant Governor shall act as Governor during the…
- Art. V, § 11 The Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Controller, Secretary of State, and Treasurer shall be elected at the same time and places and for the same term as…
- Art. V, § 13 Subject to the powers and duties of the Governor, the Attorney General shall be the chief law officer of the State. It shall be the duty of the Attorney…
- Art. V, § 14 (a) To eliminate any appearance of a conflict with the proper discharge of his or her duties and responsibilities, no state officer may knowingly receive any…