Minnesota Constitution Article V. Executive department
Here is the text and summary of Article V – Executive Department of the Minnesota Constitution:
Minnesota Constitution – Article V: Executive Department
This article outlines the structure, roles, and election of executive officers in the state of Minnesota.
Section 1. Executive officers
The executive department consists of:
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State
Auditor
Attorney General
These officers are elected by the people.
Section 2. Term and election
These executive officers are elected every four years.
Elections are held at the same time and in the same manner as members of the legislature.
The governor and lieutenant governor must be elected jointly by a single vote (i.e., a ticket).
Section 3. Returns and canvass
The election returns are sealed and delivered to the president of the Senate.
A joint convention of both legislative houses canvasses the returns and declares the results.
Section 4. Powers and duties
The Governor is the chief executive of the state.
The Governor ensures laws are faithfully executed and can require reports from any executive officer.
Section 5. Succession
If the governor dies, resigns, is removed, or is unable to serve, the lieutenant governor becomes governor.
The legislature may provide for succession beyond the lieutenant governor.
Section 6. Salaries
The legislature determines the salaries of executive officers.
Section 7. Seal of the state
The Governor keeps the Great Seal of the State.
It is used to authenticate official state documents.
Section 8. Pardons
The Governor, along with a board of pardons, has the power to grant reprieves, commutations, and pardons for offenses, except in cases of impeachment.
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