<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1"?><section number="Article VII, Section 1"><histories></histories><catchline>[Executive Department officers -- Terms, residence, and duties.]</catchline><subsection number="Article VII, Section 1(1)">
The elective constitutional officers of the Executive Department shall consist of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Auditor, State Treasurer, and Attorney General.</subsection><subsection number="Article VII, Section 1(2)">
Each officer shall:
<subsection number="Article VII, Section 1(2)(a)">
hold office for four years beginning on the first Monday of January next after their election;</subsection><subsection number="Article VII, Section 1(2)(b)">
during their terms of office reside within the state; and</subsection><subsection number="Article VII, Section 1(2)(c)">
perform such duties as are prescribed by this Constitution and as provided by statute.</subsection></subsection></section>
