District of Columbia CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE II
THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Art. II Part 1 §0 | EXECUTIVE POWER
Art. II Part 2 §1 | ELECTION OF GOVERNOR
Art. II Part 2 §2 | QUALIFICATIONS FOR HOLDING OFFICE; VACANCY; COMPENSATION
(B) resides in and is domiciled in the State of Washington, D.C.;
(C) has resided and been domiciled in the State of Washington, D.C. for 1 year immediately preceding the day on which the general or special election for Governor is to be held; and
(D) is not engaged in any employment (whether as an employee or as a self-employed individual) and holds no public office or position (other than employment as Governor), for which that person is compensated in an amount in excess of actual expenses incurred in connection therewith, except that nothing in this clause shall be construed as prohibiting such person, while holding the Office of Governor, from serving as an official or delegate of a political party.
c. The Governor shall receive compensation, payable in equal installments, at a rate of pay established by Act. The Legislative Assembly shall not reduce the salary of an incumbent Governor. Any changes in the Governor’s compensation, upon enactment by the Legislative Assembly, shall apply beginning with the next gubernatorial term after the effective date of such Act.
d. The Governor shall forfeit the office upon failure to maintain qualifications required by this section or upon conviction of a felony.
Art. II Part 2 §3 | POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE GOVERNOR
b. The Governor may designate the officer or officers of the executive branch of the State of Washington, D.C., who may, during periods of the Governor’s absence from the State of Washington, D.C., or due to the temporary or partial incapacity of the Governor, execute and perform the powers and duties of the Governor.
c. The Governor shall administer the personnel functions of the executive branch of the State of Washington, D.C. except for the independent executive entities, including all laws relating to the appointment, promotion, duties, discipline, separation, and other conditions of employment of personnel in the Office of the Governor, personnel in departments of the State of Washington, D.C., and members and employees of boards, offices, commissions, and other agencies.
d. The Governor shall, through the heads of administrative boards, offices, commissions, and agencies, supervise and direct the activities of such boards, offices, commissions, and agencies.
e. The Governor may submit proposed Acts and Resolutions to the Legislative Assembly.
f. The Governor may delegate any of the Governor’s functions (other than the function of approving or disapproving Acts passed by the Legislative Assembly or the power to grant pardons) to any officer, employee, or agency of the executive office of the Governor, or to any director of an executive department who may, with the approval of the Governor, make a further delegation of all or a part of such functions to subordinates under that person’s jurisdiction.
g. The Governor shall be the custodian of the corporate seal of the State of Washington, D.C. and shall use and authenticate it in accordance with law.
h. The Governor shall have the right to be heard by the Legislative Assembly or any of its committees under rules to be adopted by the Legislative Assembly.
i. The Governor may issue and enforce administrative orders, not inconsistent with this Constitution or with any statute, to carry out the Governor’s functions and duties.
j. The Governor may, by reorganization order, reorganize the offices, agencies, and other entities within the executive branch of the government of the State of Washington, D.C. except where such reorganization is inconsistent with statute.
k. The Governor shall have plenary power to grant pardons, commutations, and reprieves, and to remit, forgive, or reduce fines and forfeitures, for all offenses against the laws of the State of Washington, D.C.
l. To advance the general welfare and provide for public safety, and consistent with federal law, the Governor may enter into compacts and agreements with other states and localities, the federal government, and federal instrumentalities; and may enter into agreements with foreign nations, cities, or businesses; provided, that any financial obligations of such compacts and agreements shall be approved by the Legislative Assembly under rules to be adopted by the Legislative Assembly.
m. The Governor shall be the primary planning authority for the State of Washington, D.C.
n. The Governor shall be the Commander-in-Chief over the National Guard of the State of Washington, D.C.
o. The Governor shall have charge of the administration of the financial affairs of the State of Washington, D.C., except authority assigned by this Constitution to the Chief Financial Officer, and shall have authority to examine and approve all contracts, orders, and other documents by which the State of Washington, D.C. incurs financial or other obligations.
Art. II Part 3 §1 | OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
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(2) To fill a vacancy in the position of Attorney General, the Board of Elections shall hold a special election at least 70 days, and not more than 174 days, after such vacancy occurs, unless it determines that such vacancy could be more practicably filled in a special election held on the same day as the next general election to be held in the State of Washington, D.C. The person elected Attorney General to fill a vacancy in the Office of the Attorney General shall take office on the day on which the Board of Elections certifies the election, and shall serve as Attorney General for the remainder of the term during which such vacancy occurred.
d. The Attorney General may furnish opinions in writing on the Attorney General’s initiative or when requested to do so by the Governor or the Legislative Assembly.
e. The administration, organization, and operation of the Office of the Attorney General shall be under the jurisdiction and control of the Attorney General. The Attorney General’s duties shall include supervising and directing the activities of the Office, administering the personnel functions of the Office (including all laws relating to the appointment, promotion, duties, discipline, separation, and other conditions of employment of personnel), reorganizing the Office, and approving contracts, orders, and other documents by which the State of Washington, D.C. incurs financial or other obligations for the Office of the Attorney General.
f. The Attorney General shall receive compensation, payable in equal installments, at a rate of pay established by Act. The Legislative Assembly shall not reduce the salary of an incumbent Attorney General. Any changes in the Attorney General’s compensation, upon enactment by the Legislative Assembly, shall apply beginning with the next Attorney General’s term after the effective date of such Act.
Art. II Part 3 §2 | OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
b. The Chief Financial Officer for the State of Washington, D.C. shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent, by Resolution, of the Legislative Assembly. The Chief Financial Officer shall be appointed for a term of 5 years. Any Chief Financial Officer may continue to serve beyond the appointed term until a successor takes office.
c. If there is a vacancy in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer as a consequence of resignation, permanent disability, death, or other reason, the Governor shall appoint one of the Deputy Chief Financial Officers to serve as the Chief Financial Officer in an acting capacity. The Governor shall promptly nominate a person to serve as Chief Financial Officer, for the remainder of the term during which the vacancy occurred; provided, that the Governor shall submit the nomination to the Legislative Assembly for its approval as provided in subsection (b) of this section.
d. The Chief Financial Officer may be removed only for cause by the Governor, subject to the approval of the Legislative Assembly by a Resolution approved by not fewer than 2/3 of the members of the Legislative Assembly present and voting.
e. The administration, organization, and operation of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer shall be under the jurisdiction and control of the Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer’s duties shall include supervising and directing the activities of the Office, administering the personnel functions of the Office (including all laws relating to the appointment, promotion, duties, discipline, separation, and other conditions of employment of personnel), and reorganizing the Office.
f. The Chief Financial Officer shall, under the direction of the Governor, prepare the budgets and financial plans for the State of Washington, D.C. for submission by the Governor to the Legislative Assembly.
g. The Chief Financial Officer shall:
(2) prepare and submit to the Governor and the Legislative Assembly and make public annual fiscal-year estimates of all revenue for the State of Washington, D.C. and quarterly re-estimates of the revenues of the State of Washington, D.C. during the fiscal year;
(3) supervise and assume responsibility for financial transactions to ensure adequate control over revenues and resources;
(4) maintain systems of accounting and internal controls designed to provide full disclosure of the impact of the activities of the State of Washington, D.C. government, adequate financial information necessary for management purposes, effective control over and accountability for all funds, property, and other assets of the State of Washington, D.C., and reliable accounting results to serve as the basis for preparing and supporting agency budget requests and controlling the execution of the budget;
(5) submit to the Legislative Assembly a financial statement containing such details and at such times as the Legislative Assembly may specify;
(6) supervise and assume responsibility for the assessment of all property subject to assessments and taxes, which includes preparing tax maps, and providing notice of taxes and special assessments;
(7) supervise and assume responsibility for the levying and collection of all taxes, special assessments, licensing fees, and other revenues of the State of Washington, D.C. and receiving all amounts paid to it;
(8) maintain custody of all public funds;
(9) apportion funds made available so as to prevent deficiencies or a need for supplemental appropriations;
(10) certify all contracts and leases prior to execution as to the availability of funds;
(11) determine the regularity, legality, and correctness of bills, invoices, payrolls, claims, demands, or charges;
(12) supervise and administer all borrowing programs;
(13) administer the cash management program of the State of Washington, D.C.;
(14) administer such payroll and retirement systems as the Legislative Assembly may by Act assign to it;
(15) govern the accounting policies and systems of the State of Washington, D.C.;
(16) timely prepare yearly, quarterly, and monthly financial reports of the accounting and financial operations of the State of Washington, D.C.;
(17) prepare fiscal impact statements on such regulations, multiyear contracts, agreements, and proposed legislation as the Governor and Legislative Assembly may require by request or Act;
(18) certify all collective bargaining agreements and nonunion pay proposals as to the availability of funds before submission to the Legislative Assembly, and prepare any financial analysis requested by the Governor of proposed terms or agreements.
Art. II Part 3 §3 | STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
2. A President and Vice President of the State Board of Education shall be elected from among the members of the State Board of Education.
2. By Act, the Legislative Assembly may establish which educational matters shall be subject to the approval of the State Board of Education.
Art. II Part 3 §4 | BOARD OF ELECTIONS.
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