clear space clear space clear space white space
A
 r c h i v e s   o f   M a r y l a n d   O n l i n e

PLEASE NOTE: The searchable text below was computer generated and may contain typographical errors. Numerical typos are particularly troubling. Click “View pdf” to see the original document.

  Maryland State Archives | Index | Help | Search
search for:
clear space
white space
Maryland Manual, 1910-11
Volume 121, Page 28   View pdf image (33K)
 Jump to  
  << PREVIOUS  NEXT >>
clear space clear space clear space white space
28 MARYLAND MANUAL. [ART. II.
SEC. 18. It shall be the duty of the Governor, semi-an-
Governor to
examine
Treasury
accounts.
nually (and oftener, if he deems it expedient) to examine
under oath the Treasurer and Comptroller of the State on
all matters pertaining to their respective offices, and inspect
and review their bank and other account books.
SEC. 19. He shall, from time to time, inform the Legisla-
Recommenda-
tions.
ture of the condition of the State, and recommend to their
consideration such measures as he may judge necessary and
expedient.
SEC. 20. He shall have power to grant reprieves and par-
Pardons. dons, except in cases 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
Notice in
newspapers.
granting a nolle prosequi, or pardon, he shall give notice, in
one or more newspapers, of the application made for it, and
Reports to
Legislature.
of the day on or after which his decision will be given; and
in every case in which he exercises this power, he shall re-
port to either Branch of the Legislature, whenever required,
the petitions, recommendations and reasons which influ-
enced his decisions.
Residence
and salary
of the Gov-
ernor.
SEC. 21. The Governor shall reside at the seat of govern-
ment, and receive for his services an annual salary of four
thousand five hundred dollars.
Secretary
of State.
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 Governor
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.
SEC. 23. The Secretary of State shall carefully keep and
Duties of Sec-
retary of
State.
preserve a record of all official acts and proceedings, which
may at all times be inspected by a committee of either
branch of the Legislature; and he shall perform such other
duties as may be prescribed by law, or as may properly be-
long to his office, together with all clerical duty belonging
to the Executive Department.
Lankford v. Commrs. Somerset Co., 73 Md., 105.


 
clear space
clear space
white space

Please view image to verify text. To report an error, please contact us.
Maryland Manual, 1910-11
Volume 121, Page 28   View pdf image (33K)
 Jump to  
  << PREVIOUS  NEXT >>


This web site is presented for reference purposes under the doctrine of fair use. When this material is used, in whole or in part, proper citation and credit must be attributed to the Maryland State Archives. PLEASE NOTE: The site may contain material from other sources which may be under copyright. Rights assessment, and full originating source citation, is the responsibility of the user.


Tell Us What You Think About the Maryland State Archives Website!



An Archives of Maryland electronic publication.
For information contact mdlegal@mdarchives.state.md.us.

©Copyright  October 06, 2023
Maryland State Archives