Alabama Constitution Section 137 Duties and Restrictions of Key State Officers Annual Treasury Report
Alabama Constitution – Section 137: Duties and Restrictions of Key State Officers; Annual Treasury Report
Summary:
Section 137 of the Alabama Constitution lays out duties, responsibilities, and restrictions for certain executive officers of the state, particularly focusing on fiscal accountability.
Key Provisions:
Executive Officers Covered:
State Treasurer
Secretary of State
Auditor
Attorney General
Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries
Superintendent of Education
Other executive officers as specified by law
Duties:
These officers must perform the duties prescribed by the Constitution and state law.
Their responsibilities are set by both the Constitution and statutory laws passed by the legislature.
Restrictions:
These officers cannot hold any other office or position of profit during their term.
This is to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure full dedication to their constitutional role.
Treasurer’s Annual Report:
The State Treasurer must provide an annual statement showing the condition of the treasury.
This includes details of:
Receipts and expenditures
Sources of revenue
Uses of funds
The report is made to the Governor, who then submits it to the Legislature.
Purpose:
This section ensures transparency, fiscal accountability, and separation of powers, maintaining the integrity and efficiency of Alabama’s executive branch.
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