Ohio Constitution Article III - Executive
Ohio Constitution – Article III: Executive Department
Article III of the Ohio Constitution outlines the structure, powers, and responsibilities of the Executive Department of the state government. Here is a summary of its key provisions:
1. Executive Officers
The main executive officers established are:
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State
Auditor of State
Treasurer of State
Attorney General
These officers are elected by the people for four-year terms.
2. Governor’s Powers and Duties
The Governor is the chief executive of the state.
Duties include:
Ensuring that laws are faithfully executed.
Serving as commander-in-chief of the state’s military forces.
Delivering messages to the General Assembly on the state of the state.
Calling special sessions of the legislature.
Filling vacancies in key state offices when necessary.
3. Veto Power
The Governor has the power to veto bills passed by the General Assembly.
The legislature can override a veto with a three-fifths vote in both houses.
The Governor may also exercise a line-item veto on appropriation bills.
4. Succession
If the Governor is unable to serve, the Lieutenant Governor assumes the office.
Further lines of succession are determined by law.
5. Appointments and Pardons
The Governor appoints various officials with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Has the power to grant reprieves, commutations, and pardons, except in cases of treason and impeachment (in which case clemency can only be granted with legislative approval).
6. Reporting and Oversight
The Governor must provide annual or special reports to the General Assembly.
The Auditor of State oversees financial records of public institutions.
The Secretary of State maintains public records and supervises elections.
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