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CONSTITUTION — ART. II.

like manner as if he signed it; unless the General Assembly shall, by adjourn-
ment, prevent its return, in which case it shall not be a law.

Governor to
examine treas-
ury accounts

SEC. 18. It shall be the duty of the governor, semi-annually (and oftener, if
he deem it expedient) to examine under oath the treasurer and comptroller of
the State on nil matters pertaining to their respective offices; and inspect and
review their bank and other account books.

Recommenda-
tions.

SEC 19 He shall, from time to time, inform the legislature of the condition
of the State, and recommend to their consideration such measures as he may
judge necessary and expedient.

Pardoning
power

SEC 20 He shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons, except incases
of impeachment, and in cases in which he is prohibited by other articles of this
Constitution; and to remit fines and forfeitures for offences against the State;
but shall not remit the principal or interest of any debt due the State, except
in cases of fines and forfeitures; and before granting a nolle prosequi, or par-

Notice in news-
papers

don, he shall give notice, in one or more newspapers, of the application made
for it, and of the day on, or after which, his decision will be given; and in

Reports to
legislature

every case in which he exercises this power, he shall report to either branch of
the legislature, whenever required, the petitions, recommendations, and rea-
sons which influenced his decision

Residence and
salary.

SEC 21. The governor shall reside at the Beat of government, and receive
for his services an annual salary of four thousand five hundred dollars.

A secretary of
state
1353, c 448
1858, c. 32.

SEC 22. A secretary of state shall be appointed by the governor, by and
with the advice and consent of the Senate, who shall continue in office, unless
sooner removed by the governor, till the end of the official term of the gov-
ernor from whom he received his appointment, and receive an annual salary of
two thousand dollars, and shall reside at the seat of government; and the office
of private secretary shall thenceforth cease.

His duties.

SEC 28 The secretary of state shall carefully keep and preserve a record of
all official acts and proceedings, which may at all times be inspected by a com-
mittee of either branch of the legislature, and he shall perform such other duties
as may be prescribed by law, or as may properly belong to his office, together
with all clerical duty belonging to the executive department.