Article V — THE EXECUTIVE
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Ill. Const. art. V, § 1 OFFICERS
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The Executive Branch shall include a Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller and Treasurer elected by the electors of the State. They shall keep the public records and maintain a residence at the seat of government during their terms of of…
Ill. Const. art. V, § 2 TERMS
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These elected officers of the Executive Branch shall hold office for four years beginning on the second Monday of January after their election and, except in the case of the Lieutenant Governor, until their successors are qualified. They shall be elected at the general election i…
Ill. Const. art. V, § 3 ELIGIBILITY
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To be eligible to hold the office of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller or Treasurer, a person must be a United States citizen, at least 25 years old, and a resident of this State for the three years preceding his election. (Source: I…
Ill. Const. art. V, § 4 JOINT ELECTION
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In the general election for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, one vote shall be cast jointly for the candidates nominated by the same political party or petition. The General Assembly may provide by law for the joint nomination of candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. …
Ill. Const. art. V, § 5 CANVASS – CONTESTS
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The election returns for executive offices shall be sealed and transmitted to the Secretary of State, or other person or body provided by law, who shall examine and consolidate the returns. The person having the highest number of votes for an office shall be declared elected. If …
Ill. Const. art. V, § 6 GUBERNATORIAL SUCCESSION
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[Repealed.]
Ill. Const. art. V, § 7 VACANCIES IN OTHER ELECTIVE OFFICES
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If the Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller or Treasurer fails to qualify or if his office becomes vacant, the Governor shall fill the office by appointment. The appointee shall hold office until the elected officer qualifies or until a successor is elected and quali…
Ill. Const. art. V, § 8 GOVERNOR - SUPREME EXECUTIVE POWER
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The Governor shall have the supreme executive power, and shall be responsible for the faithful execution of the laws. (Source: Illinois Constitution.)
Ill. Const. art. V, § 9 GOVERNOR - APPOINTING POWER
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[Repealed.]
Ill. Const. art. V, § 10 GOVERNOR – REMOVALS
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The Governor may remove for incompetence, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office any officer who may be appointed by the Governor. (Source: Illinois Constitution.)
Ill. Const. art. V, § 11 GOVERNOR - AGENCY REORGANIZATION
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The Governor, by Executive Order, may reassign functions among or reorganize executive agencies which are directly responsible to him. If such a reassignment or reorganization would contravene a statute, the Executive Order shall be delivered to the General Assembly. If the Gener…
Ill. Const. art. V, § 12 GOVERNOR – PARDONS
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The Governor may grant reprieves, commutations and pardons, after conviction, for all offenses on such terms as he thinks proper. The manner of applying therefore may be regulated by law. (Source: Illinois Constitution.)
Ill. Const. art. V, § 13 GOVERNOR - LEGISLATIVE MESSAGES
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The Governor, at the beginning of each annual session of the General Assembly and at the close of his term of office, shall report to the General Assembly on the condition of the State and recommend such measures as he deems desirable. (Source: Illinois Constitution.)
Ill. Const. art. V, § 14 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR – DUTIES
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The Lieutenant Governor shall perform the duties and exercise the powers in the Executive Branch that may be delegated to him by the Governor and that may be prescribed by law. (Source: Illinois Constitution.)
Ill. Const. art. V, § 15 ATTORNEY GENERAL – DUTIES
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The Attorney General shall be the legal officer of the State, and shall have the duties and powers that may be prescribed by law. (Source: Illinois Constitution.)
Ill. Const. art. V, § 16 SECRETARY OF STATE – DUTIES
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The Secretary of State shall maintain the official records of the acts of the General Assembly and such official records of the Executive Branch as provided by law. Such official records shall be available for inspection by the public. He shall keep the Great Seal of the State of…
Ill. Const. art. V, § 17 COMPTROLLER – DUTIES
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The Comptroller, in accordance with law, shall maintain the State's central fiscal accounts, and order payments into and out of the funds held by the Treasurer. (Source: Illinois Constitution.)
Ill. Const. art. V, § 18 TREASURER – DUTIES
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The Treasurer, in accordance with law, shall be responsible for the safekeeping and investment of monies and securities deposited with him, and for their disbursement upon order of the Comptroller. (Source: Illinois Constitution.)
Ill. Const. art. V, § 19 RECORDS – REPORTS
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All officers of the Executive Branch shall keep accounts and shall make such reports as may be required by law. They shall provide the Governor with information relating to their respective offices, either in writing under oath, or otherwise, as the Governor may require. (Source:…
Ill. Const. art. V, § 20 BOND
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Civil officers of the Executive Branch may be required by law to give reasonable bond or other security for the faithful performance of their duties. If any officer is in default of such a requirement, his office shall be deemed vacant. (Source: Illinois Constitution.)
Ill. Const. art. V, § 21 COMPENSATION
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Officers of the Executive Branch shall be paid salaries established by law and shall receive no other compensation for their services. Changes in the salaries of these officers elected or appointed for stated terms shall not take effect during the stated terms. (Source: Illinois …