until the expiration of the term of the office to which he was
appointed, or until his nomination is rejected by the Senate,
whichever shall occur first. No person after being rejected by the
Senate shall again be appointed to or nominated for the same
office at the same session, unless at the request of the Senate, or
be appointed to the same office during the adjournment of the
General Assembly.

Section 4.33. Information from Administrative Officers.

The governor at any time may require information, in writing
or otherwise, from any officer of any department, office, agency,
or instrumentality in the executive branch.

CLEMENCY

Section 4.34. Executive Clemency.

The governor shall have power to grant reprieves, commuta-
tions, and pardons, except in cases of conviction upon impeach-
ment, and to remit fines and forfeitures for offenses against the
State. At least annually he shall file with the Court of Appeals a
public report of the instances of the exercise of this power.

STATE'S ATTORNEY

Section 4.35. State's Attorney.

There shall be a state's attorney in each county or district
which may be prescribed by the General Assembly by law. He
shall be elected by the voters of the county or district in which
he seeks office. The term of office, functions, powers, duties,
method of filling vacancies, and all other matters relating to the
office shall be prescribed by the General Assembly by law.

ARTICLE 5. JUDICIAL BRANCH
Section 5.01. Judicial Power.

The judicial power of the State shall be vested exclusively in
a unified judicial system composed of the Court of Appeals, the

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