Kansas Constitution Article One - Executive
Kansas Constitution – Article One: Executive
Article One of the Kansas Constitution establishes the Executive Department of the state government. Here’s a breakdown of its main provisions:
Section 1: Executive Department
The executive power of the state is vested in a Governor, who is the chief executive officer of the state.
Section 2: Governor; Election; Term
The Governor is elected by the qualified voters of the state.
The term of office is four years.
The Governor is elected during general elections in even-numbered years.
Section 3: Lieutenant Governor
A Lieutenant Governor is elected at the same time and in the same manner as the Governor.
The Lieutenant Governor becomes Governor if the office becomes vacant due to death, resignation, or removal.
Section 4: Eligibility
To serve as Governor or Lieutenant Governor, a person must:
Be at least 25 years old
Be a citizen of the United States
Have been a resident of Kansas for at least five years
Section 5: Governor’s Powers
The Governor has various powers, including:
Ensuring laws are faithfully executed
Serving as commander-in-chief of the state’s military forces
Granting pardons and reprieves (except in cases of treason or impeachment)
Requiring written information from executive officers
Convening the Legislature in special sessions
Section 6: Duties of the Lieutenant Governor
The Lieutenant Governor performs duties as assigned by the Governor or prescribed by law.
Section 7–9: Succession and Vacancy
These sections detail the succession process if both the Governor and Lieutenant Governor offices are vacant. They also provide for filling vacancies temporarily and describe how the Legislature may set procedures.
Section 10: Seals and Commissions
The Governor must issue commissions under the state seal to all officers.
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