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.