Studies in Civics Part 56

State Auditor: Duties : Book-Keeper, Examine Accounts, Warrants, Land Commissioner.

Term : 4 years.

Vacancy : Appointment by Governor till next Election.

Bonds : $20,000 Salary : $3,600 a year.

State Treasurer: Duties : Act as Custodian of State Funds.

Term : 2 years.

Vacancy : Appointment by Governor till next Election.

Bonds : $400,000 Salary : $3,500 a year.

Secretary of State: Duties: Keep State Papers and Great Seal, Manual, Public Printing.

Term : 2 years.

Vacancy : Appointment by Governor till next Election.

Bonds : None.

Salary : $3,500 a year.

Attorney General: Duties: Represent State in Suits, Legal Advice to other State Officers.

Term : 2 years.

Vacancy : Appointment by Governor till next Election.

Bonds : None.

Salary : $3,500 a year.

State Supt. Pub. Inst./Public Examiner/State Librarian/Insurance Commissioner/State Oil Inspector/Dairy Commissioner/: Created : Except Librarian, by Statute.

No. : 1 How Chosen: Appointed by the Governor and Confirmed by the Senate.

Term : 2 years.

Beginning : First Monday in January.

Removal : By Governor after due Examination.

Vacancy : New Appointment made by Governor.

State Supt. Pub. Inst.: Duties : Act as Chief Educational Officer, Secretary of Educational Boards.

Bonds : None.

Salary : $2,500 a year.

Public Examiner: Duties : Inspect Books, &c., of State and County Financial Officers.

Bonds : $50,000 Salary : $3,500 a year.

State Librarian: Duties : Take care of State Library.

Bonds : $2,000 Salary : $2,000 a year.

R.R. Commissioners: Created : By Statute.

No. : 3 Duties : Regulate Railroads and Warehouses, Appoint Grain Inspectors.

How Chosen: Appointed by the Governor and Confirmed by the Senate.

Term : 2 years.

Beginning : First Monday in January.

Removal : By Governor after due Examination.

Vacancy : New Appointment made by Governor.

Bonds : $20,000 each.

Salary : $3,000 each.

Insurance Commissioner: Duties : Authorize Operation of Insurance Companies.

Bonds : $5,000 Salary : $2,000 of Fees.

State Oil Inspector: Duties : Render the Use of Illuminating Oils Safe.

Bonds : $5,000 Salary : Fees.

Dairy Commissioner: Duties : Regulate Sale of Dairy Products.

Bonds : None.

Salary : $1,800 and Expenses.

Surveyors-General: Created : By Statute.

No. : 7 Duties : Scale Logs, Record Marks, Secure Laborers' Liens.

How Chosen: Appointed by the Governor and Confirmed by the Senate.

Term : 2 years.

Beginning : First Monday in January.

Removal : By Governor after due Examination.

Vacancy : New Appointment made by Governor.

Bonds : $5,000 Salary : Fees.

Administrative Boards/Boards of Trustees: Created : By Statute.

No. : Varies How Chosen: Appointed as Above.

Term : Various.

Beginning : Specified in Appointment.

Removal : By Governor after due Examination.

Vacancy : New Appointment made by Governor.

Bonds : None.

Salary : None, except Sec.

Administrative Boards: Duties : Immigration, Health, Fisheries, Charities, Taxes.

Boards of Trustees: Duties : State Inst.i.tutions, Educational, Charitable and Penal.

Justices of Supreme Court: Created : Const.i.tution.

No. : 5 Duties : Interpret Laws, Try Appealed Cases.

How Chosen: By People of State.

Term : 6 years.

Beginning : First Monday in January.

Removal : Impeachment and Conviction.

Vacancy : Same as Auditor, etc.

Bonds : None.

Salary : $5,000 a year.

Clerk of Supreme Court: Created : Const.i.tution.

No. : 1 Duties : Keep Records of Supreme Court.

How Chosen: By People of State.

Term : 4 years.

Beginning : First Monday in January.

Removal : Impeachment and Conviction.