Missouri Constitution: Executive Branch
Term limit (Governor and Treasurer)
2 terms (8 years)
Term for executive officials
4 years
Governor Qualifications
Age: 30 Citizenship: 15 years State Residency: 10 years
Qualifications of Executive Offices
Age: 30 Citizenship: 15 years State Residency: 10 years
Governor Legislative Power
Call a special session of the General Assembly, Address the General Assembly, Recommend bills
Governor Military Power
Commander and Chief of militia -- carry out laws, prevent insurrection and repel invasion
Secretary of State job duties
Custodian (keeper) of the seal of Missouri
Who holds the executive power of the state?
Governor
Executive Offices in Missouri
Governor (Presidential Election year) Lt Governor (Presidential Election year) Secretary of State (Presidential Election year) State Attorney General (Presidential Election year) State Auditor (General Election Year) State Treasurer (Presidential Election year)
Line Item Veto
Governor may strike through portions of a bill in order to maintain the budget. He cannot reduce appropriations for public education or paying the principal and interest on public debt.
Governor's budget power
Governor must submit a budget within 30 days. Missouri must have a balanced budget.
Governor Judicial Power
Grant reprieves, commutations and pardons for state crimes
Where are all public records kept?
Jefferson City (City of Jefferson)
When does Missouri's fiscal year begin and end?
July - June
What are the powers of the Governor?
Laws are carried out in the state.
Succession for Governor
Lt Governor President Pro Tempore of Sentate Speaker of the House Secretary of State