Idaho Constitution Article IV - Executive Department
Here is a summary of Article IV - Executive Department of the Idaho Constitution:
Idaho Constitution – Article IV: Executive Department
This article establishes the structure, roles, and responsibilities of Idaho's Executive Branch.
Key Provisions:
Executive Officers:
The executive department includes the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Auditor, State Treasurer, Attorney General, and Superintendent of Public Instruction.
All are elected by the people of Idaho for four-year terms.
Governor's Powers and Duties:
Chief executive of the state.
Responsible for ensuring that laws are faithfully executed.
Can grant reprieves and pardons, except in cases of impeachment.
Has the power to veto bills, including line-item veto on appropriation bills.
May call special sessions of the legislature.
Succession:
If the Governor is unable to serve, the Lieutenant Governor assumes the duties.
Further succession is detailed in cases where both the Governor and Lieutenant Governor are unable to serve.
Other Executive Officers:
Their duties are prescribed by law.
They are independently elected and not subordinate to the Governor.
This creates a plural executive system, where power is distributed across several officials rather than centralized.
Boards and Commissions:
Certain state boards (e.g., Board of Pardons) include executive officers and have specific functions and authority as designated by law.
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