Chapter 1
Appointment, Qualification, and Tenure of Officers

Index of Sections

§ 36-1-1. Inauguration of state officers and general assembly.

§ 36-1-2. Engagement of office.

§ 36-1-2.1. Transition of general officers.

§ 36-1-3. Issuance of commissions.

§ 36-1-4. Delivery of certificate of engagement to secretary of state.

§ 36-1-5. Certificate of election of United States senators.

§ 36-1-6. Tenure of officers appointed by governor.

§ 36-1-7. Removal of officers appointed with advice and consent of senate.

§ 36-1-8. Tenure of officers elected by general assembly.

§ 36-1-9. Vacancies in general state offices.

§ 36-1-10. Vacancies in offices filled by governor or grand committee.

§ 36-1-11. Power of senate to act on nominations.

§ 36-1-12. Time allowed for senate action on nominations — Disapproval — Withdrawal.

§ 36-1-13. Member of general assembly elected or appointed to office — Time for qualification.