Action by governor - emergency proclamation

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-20-108, under Government - State.

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-20-108

Upon recommendation of the coordinator of environmental problems, the governor may, after thorough investigation and evaluation of the situation, take such action as may be necessary to prevent or minimize any significant risk of serious danger to the public health arising from any activity, condition, or the use of any material. In such event, the governor may issue an emergency proclamation and may order a moratorium or prohibition which may restrict, limit, or control such activity, condition, or use; but no such order shall be effective for an initial period of longer than fifteen days, and the effective period of such order shall not be extended for more than fifteen days beyond the initial period.

Source: L. 70: p. 361, � 1. C.R.S. 1963: � 132-1-10.

24-20-109. Right of senate to reconfirm new governor's appointment of reappointed executive director. When the executive director of a principal department of state government is appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate to serve at the pleasure of the governor, he shall be subject to reconfirmation of the senate if, after initial election of a new governor, he is reappointed to the same position by such new governor.

Source: L. 86: Entire section added, p. 884, � 1, effective May 23.

Cross references: For the general provision on appointment of executive directors by the governor, see � 24-1-108.