The governor shall appoint all general, field and staff officers and commission them. Each company shall elect its own officers, who shall be commissioned by the governor; but if any company shall fail to elect such officers within the time prescribed by law, they may be appointed by the governor.
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Colo. Const. art. XVII, § 3 — under Militia.
Colo. Const. art. XVII, § 3
Officers How Chosen