Studies in Civics eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 401 pages of information about Studies in Civics.

Studies in Civics eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 401 pages of information about Studies in Civics.

Lieutenant-Governor: 
  Duties :  Preside over Senate, Act as Governor in Vacancy. 
  Term :  2 years. 
  Vacancy :  Not filled. 
  Bonds :  None. 
  Salary :  $10 a day during Leg.

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.

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