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	NH.gov - The Official Web Site of New Hampshire State Government
		And the qualifications of electors of the governor shall be the same as those for senators; and if no person shall have a plurality of votes, the senate and house of representatives shall, by joint ballot elect one of the two persons, having the highest number of votes, who shall be declared governor.
		Whenever the speaker of the house acts as governor, he shall act as such only until such time as the vacancy is filled or the incapacity removed in either the office of governor or of president of the senate, whichever occurs first.
		Whenever either the secretary of state or the treasurer acts as governor, he shall act as such only until such time as the vacancy is filled or the incapacity removed in the offices of governor, of president of the senate or of speaker of the house, whichever occurs first.
	www.state.nh.us /constitution/governor.html (1184 words)

	NSLA - Archives & Records - Nevada Governors' Biographical Information
		In 1986 he was elected lieutenant governor and also served as acting governor, completing the term of Richard Bryan, until his election as governor in 1990.
		Governor Laxalt now heads the lobbying firm of The Paul Laxalt Group in Washington, D.C. Grant Sawyer was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, on December 14, 1918.
		Charles Russell was the sixth native born Nevada governor, born in Lovelock on December 27, 1903.
	dmla.clan.lib.nv.us /docs/nsla/archives/gov/govbib.htm (2142 words)

	Governor Frank Murkowski (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		From 1906, when the Office of the Governor was moved from Sitka to Juneau, until the end of 1912, the residence of the governor of Alaska was in a rented house on Main Street.
		Nine territorial governors, one secretary of Alaska (acting governor), and all governors since Statehood have resided in the House.
		Governor's Totem (outside) - Carved as a CCC employment project during the winter of 1939-40 by Tlingit carvers from Klukwan and Saxman, the pole tells the legends of the origin of man, why the tides move in and out, and why there are mosquitos.
	www.gov.state.ak.us /nancy/governors_house.php (1808 words)

	Arkansas Lieutenant Governor:About the Office
		He was elected lieutenant governor in 1990 and became acting governor in October 1991 when then-Governor Bill Clinton began his campaign for president of the United States.
		Elected lieutenant governor in 1970 and re-elected in 1972, he was defeated in his effort to win the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in 1974.
		As lieutenant governor, Riley served as acting governor in the interim (January 2-14, 1975) between the resignation of Gov. Dale Bumpers, who entered the U.S. Senate, and the inauguration of the new governor, David Pryor.
	www.arkansas.gov /ltgov/about_office.html (1129 words)

	Office of the Lt. Governor - Office of the Lt. Governor: Responsibilites (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Lieutenant Governor of the State of California is a statewide constitutional officer elected separately from the Governor.
		Under Article 5, Section 10 of the California State Constitution, any time that the Governor is absent from the state or is unable to perform the duties of office, the Lieutenant Governor assumes the full powers and responsibilities of the Chief Executive.
		The Lieutenant Governor serves as a member of the California Emergency Council, which is briefed on all current matters and needs related to emergency preparedness and administrative matters requiring action by the Governor.
	www.ltg.ca.gov /office_of/responsibilities/respon.asp (766 words)

	Ohio Historical Society \| Ohio Governors
		He was appointed by Governor Arthur St. Clair as a justice of the peace and was therefore a member of the first court of quarter sessions which met at Manchester in 1797.
		He was then elected to the house of representatives for the fifteenth and to the senate for the twentieth through the twenty-third general assemblies (1816-17, 1821-25), serving as speaker of the house in the fifteenth.
		During Kirker's first year as acting governor the settlers in the western section of the state were alarmed by the threat of an Indian uprising.
	www.ohiohistory.org /onlinedoc/ohgovernment/governors/kirker.html (940 words)

	Female Governors of External Territories
		In 1712 he was paralyzed and she became acting governor or Proprietor of the colony of Penn. He died in 1718 but his son (her stepson) did not “take power” until 1724.
		Acting governor on different occations, but in 2006 she acted in the interim between two governors.
		She was acting Governor in the period until a new governor was inagurated after his predecessor left.
	www.guide2womenleaders.com /Governors_External.htm (2649 words)

	AGO_1951-53_No_469 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The lieutenant governor of the state of Washington has no legal authority to act as presiding officer of the state senate nor to cast the deciding vote in the state senate during the period in which he is serving as acting governor.
		II, § 10, that when the lieutenant governor shall not attend as president or act as governor the senate shall choose a temporary presiding officer.
		It is therefore the conclusion of this office that when the lieutenant governor is acting as governor of the state of Washington, in the absence from the state of the duly elected and qualified governor, he cannot also act in the capacity of presiding officer of the senate.
	www.atg.wa.gov /opinions/1951-53/opinion_1951-53_469.html (862 words)

	Government of Barbados - Barbados Constitution Chapter 4
		Parliament may prescribe the offices that are to constitute the personal staff of the Governor - General, the salaries and allowances that are to be paid to the members of the staff and the other sums that are to be paid in respect of the expenditure attaching to the office of Governor - General.
		Where the Governor - General is directed to exercise any function after consultation with any person or authority he shall not be obliged to exercise that function in accordance with the advice of that person or authority.
		Where the Governor - General is directed to exercise any function in accordance with the recommendation or advice of, or with the concurrence of, or after consultation with, any person or authority, the question whether he has so exercised that function shall not be enquired into in any court.
	www.barbados.gov.bb /bdsconst_chpt4.htm (1003 words)

	Acting governor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In Massachusetts, in the event of a vacancy in the governor's office, the lieutenant governor assumes the duties of the office, but not the office for the remainder of the term, thus becoming acting governor, while retaining the lieutenant governor's office.
		In her capacity as acting governor of Kentucky in Julian Carroll's absence, Thelma Stovall, then-Lieutenant Governor, acting as governor, issued pardons, called the Kentucky General Assembly into special session to enact legislation limiting property tax increases, and purported to veto the legislature's repeal of its ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
		In many states, if the Lieutenant Governor succeedes to the governorship, he or she is regarded as a new and succeeding governor in every sense, just as occurrs when the Vice President of the United States becomes President of the United States when that office is vacated by death or resignation.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Acting_governor (798 words)

	Capturing the legacy of a governor - The Boston Globe
		She stands against the backdrop of the baby-blue governor's office walls, wearing a dark suit and pearls, holding a sheath of Senate bills.
		Among the many State House rituals, the gubernatorial portrait is a paean to personality; governors donate the paintings and choose the outlines of their legacies.
		She gave birth to twins Sarah and Lauren while serving as acting governor, scandal-beset when she presided over a governor's council meeting from her hospital bed.
	www.boston.com /news/local/articles/2005/10/25/capturing_the_legacy_of_a_governor?mode=PF (960 words)

	Office of the Lt. Governor of Guam (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Unlike in nearly half of the states, the lieutenant governor presides over the senate and serves as acting governor whenever the governor is absent from the state.
		The lieutenant governor serves as acting governor whenever the governor is off-island.
		The lieutenant governor has also been designated the clearinghouse for all programs or projects directly or indirectly related to the Territory's recovery, reconstruction and general public services rehabilitation resulting from the ravages of typhoons, tropical storms, earthquakes, tidal waves and territorial disasters as they may occur.
	www.guamltgovernor.org /main/?pg=ltgovs (1714 words)

	Governor of Massachusetts - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is the executive magistrate of the United States Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
		Whenever both the governor and his lieutenant left their offices vacant, the Governor's Council was charged with acting as governor.
		Acting governors, denoted as "A" instead of numbered, are included when the Governor resigned or died.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Governor_of_Massachusetts (1071 words)

	Mike Curb - Politics
		As Acting Governor, Curb created the California Agriculture Commission that successfully dealt with a number of key issues including bringing to the public's attention important facts to counter the Governor's opposition to spraying the Med-fly.
		During the gas-line crisis, Curb signed a proclamation as Acting Governor suspending certain ARB regulations to allow for a temporary increase in lead content in gasoline to ease the gas lines.
		As Acting Governor, Curb signed emergency orders and state-of-emergency proclamations or otherwise assisted in approximately ten emergencies in various counties while Jerry Brown was out of state.
	www.mikecurb.com /about/politics.cfm (968 words)

	Arkansas News Bureau - Acting governor reluctant to take action
		In Arkansas, the Senate leader becomes acting governor when both the governor and lieutenant governor are out of the state.
		In January 1993, Sen. Jerry Jewell commuted the sentences of a convicted drug dealer and murderer, and pardoned two others, while serving as acting governor when then- Gov. Jim Guy Tucker was in Washington for President Clinton's inauguration.
		Argue said a provision of the state constitution that requires an acting governor when the governor is out of state should be removed.
	www.arkansasnews.com /archive/2006/06/14/News/336614.html (684 words)

	Plane apparently carrying Carnahan goes down; Wilson ascends to acting governor
		Roger Wilson was appointed acting governor early Tuesday morning after a plane believed to be carrying Gov. Mel Carnahan crashed just south of St. Louis.
		Wilson will remain acting governor until it is confirmed that Carnahan died in the crash.
		In 1980, Carnahan, a Baptist deacon, became state treasurer and in 1988 was elected lieutenant governor.
	www.mdn.org /2000/STORIES/CRASHES.HTM (717 words)

	Arkansas News Bureau - Democrat Argue serves as acting Arkansas governor
		A small reception was held for him in the Governor's Reception Room and the acting governor signed three proclamations, one honoring his wife of 25 years, Elise.
		Arkansas' constitution requires the Senate pro tempore to serve as acting governor if the governor and lieutenant governor are out of the state.
		Harris said the governor's office and Argue had discussed his role as acting governor and that he would not be needed for the day-to-day operations of the office.
	www.arkansasnews.com /archive/2005/06/16/News/323079.html (450 words)

	Governor Jay Bowerman Acting Governor's Message, 1911
		By the terms of this law, the Board of Trustees of the Asylum, consisting of the Governor, Secretary of State and State Treasurer, was required to locate this institution within sixty days after the proclamation of the law, at some point within five miles of either Baker, Union, or Pendleton.
		This commission was created by an act of the last legislature and is made up of prominent citizens of the State, but its policy has frequently been to enter into controversy between factions of the federal government relative to Oregon resources and the conservation thereof.
		Owing to the continued serious illness of Governor Benson, the administration of the State’s public affairs by the several boards of which he is a member as Secretary of State, has been hampered.
	arcweb.sos.state.or.us /governors/bowerman/message1911.html (4867 words)

	Office of Lieutenant Governor - Washington State -
		The Lieutenant Governor of Washington is the President of the Senate, and serves the state as acting governor in the absence of the Governor.
		The Lieutenant Governor, first in line of ascension, is elected to a four-year term, which coincides with the terms of the President of the United States.
		He is a member of the Governor's Council on Substance Abuse, and a member of the Board of Trustees for the Washington State Substance Abuse Council.
	www.ltgov.wa.gov /Lt.Governor/history.html (786 words)

	Office of Lieutenant Governor - Washington State -
		Brad Owen was elected as Washington State’s 15th lieutenant governor in 1996 and re-elected in 2000 and 2004.
		Lieutenant Governor Owen serves the state as president of the Senate, and is the acting governor in the absence of the governor.
		Prior to his election as lieutenant governor, Owen served as Shelton finance commissioner from 1976-1979, as a member of the Washington State House of Representatives from 1976-1982, and in the Washington State Senate from 1983-1996.
	www.ltgov.wa.gov /Lt.Governor/bio.html (335 words)

	Acting (law) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The term "acting" is often used in one of these senses to refer to a temporary occupant of an office in government.
		However, he would only be "acting" in the position, as he will not formally hold the office until he is confirmed by the United States Senate, as required by the constitution.
		Acting officials almost always do very little while in office, as it is usually considered improper for someone to exercise full authority when they have inherited their office by accident, as opposed to being specifically hired or elected to it.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Acting_(law) (296 words)

	seMissourian.com: Story: Peter Kinder in charge as acting governor
		But while acting governor he receives the same daily pay as the governor, who makes an annual salary of $120,087.
		Ashcroft successfully argued that power didn't flow automatically to the lieutenant governor when the governor was absent from the state.
		As acting governor last June, he signed an aviation bill into law at a ceremony at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
	www.semissourian.com /story/1145710.html (443 words)

	Acting Governor Richard Codey (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Acting Governor Codey also said the position must be apolitical, and must not be seen as a stepping-stone to higher office.
		Acting Governor Codey’s action today is part of his broader effort to rebuild public trust in government, and remove the perceived or actual influence of money in politics and government.
		The Inspector General shall serve for the term of the Governor, and until his successor is appointed and has qualified, unless a longer term of office is established by the Legislature.
	www.politicsnj.com /codey112904.htm (1517 words)

	Gubernatorial Succession Study Guide
		The Lieutenant Governor would serve as acting Governor during brief periods when the Governor is absent from the State or unable to serve and would become Governor in the event of a vacancy in the office of Governor.
		Unlike the Governor, who is elected by all New Jersey citizens, an acting Governor, who is expected to serve all New Jerseyans, is elected by constituents in only one of New Jersey's 40 legislative districts.
		The proposed amendment does not require the Governor to appoint the Lieutenant Governor to an existing head of a principal state department or agency, nor does it prevent subsequent statutes from establishing a separate salary and staff for the Lieutenant Governor.
	www.lwvnj.org /members/gss-studyguide.shtml (1694 words)

	Boston.com / News / Local / Mass. / Democrat Galvin to act as governor
		Massachusetts, led by Republican governors since January 1991, will have a Democrat in the driver's seat for the next two weeks, as the governor and lieutenant governor, both Republicans, take off for extended vacations.
		According to state law, when both the governor and lieutenant governor are out of state, the secretary of the Commonwealth takes the helm as chief executive.
		Reached last night, Galvin said he planned no drastic moves while acting governor and pointed out that he has served in that position for several weeks over the span of his Beacon Hill career.
	www.boston.com /news/local/massachusetts/articles/2003/12/20/democrat_galvin_to_act_as_governor (340 words)

	Office of the Governor
		The Interagency Working Group on School Construction, created by Governor Jon S. Corzine earlier this year to oversee a full review of the school construction program and recommend reforms, released its third report (pdf 278kb), which includes a summary of actions taken since the second report, recommendations for funding and a proposed project prioritization methodology.
		Governor Corzine and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Are Accepting Nominations for the 2006 Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards.
		Service on a board or commission is a great way to contribute to the state and your community. Submit your resume online to apply for a position on a board or commission.
	www.state.nj.us /governor (125 words)

	KPUA.net - KPUA Hawaii News - Acting governor signs bill authorizing payment to OHA
		HONOLULU (AP) _ The state's acting governor signed into law a bill authorizing a 17.5 (m) million one-time payment to the state Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
		The governor, the lieutenant governor and the attorney general were all on the mainland and couldn't be there to sign the bill.
		The state constitution earmarks a share of revenues from the use of ceded lands for the benefit of Native Hawaiians.
	www.kpua.net /news.php?id=8525 (176 words)

	wnbc.com - News - Interview: Governor Richard J. Codey Of New Jersey Discusses Taking Over After Jim McGreevey's ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		THOMPSON: It is Governor Codey or Acting Governor Codey?
		It was a bipartisan gesture with the Republican leader of the Senate, Leonard Lance, doing--holding the Bible for you and administering the oath.
		Governor Dick Codey, the acting governor of New Jersey, thank you so much for being with us today on NEWS FORUM and we'll hear from you soon I'm sure.
	www.wnbc.com /news/3937018/detail.html (3774 words)

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