ELECTED OFFICIALS

You will be able to be a candidate for only one elected office. Serving as a delegate to a party convention does not count as serving in an elected office. If you plan to run for a state office (Governor, Lieutenant Governor or Attorney General), do not run for city office or be a delegate to your state convention. State Elected Officials At Girls State, you will have your own city and state government. You will organize your own political parties and qualify as a candidate. This is your guide to offices you can run for at Girls State.

STATE OFFICALS

Governor - The position of Governor is the highest elected office at Girls State. The election of the governor usually takes place on Wednesday. The Governor appoints and presides over a Cabinet of various state officials. The Governor and her Cabinet submit bill proposals to the Girls State Legislature. She considers and either approves or vetoes bills passed by the legislature. The Governor makes several speeches to the citizens of Girls State, summarizing her activities and decisions. She usually returns the next session to preside over Girls State until the new Governor is elected.

Lieutenant Governor - The Lieutenant Governor serves as chief executive officer of Girls State in the event that the person elected Governor is unable to serve. The Lieutenant Governor is also presiding officer of the Girls State Senate.

Attorney General - The Attorney General is the chief legal representative of Girls State. She sits on the Governor's Cabinet and advises the Governor on legal matters.

State Party Clerk - Tallies votes at Party Convention. Serves as clerk for the legislature.

State Party Chair - Presides at Party Convention. Serves as clerk for the legislature.

CITY OFFICIALS

Mayor - The mayor is the chief executive officer of the city. She presides over all city meetings and is generally responsible for the city's conduct.

Council - Each city elects six members of the city council. The council passes ordinances for the city and assists the mayor. Treasurer - The treasurer holds any money collected for city activities. She may also be asked to investigate and report to the city council regarding monetary matters. C

Clerk - The clerk keeps minutes for all city meetings. She also acts as court clerk in the case of a city circuit court trial.

Commissioner of Revenue - The Commissioner collects any money necessary for city activities such as parties. She works with the treasurer in budget management.

Sheriff - The sheriff is the city's chief law enforcement officer. She assists the mayor in maintaining proper conduct.

Commonwealth's Attorney - She is the city's chief legal officer. She advises the mayor and the city council on legal matters. She prosecutes cases in the circuit court.

Senators - There are two senators chosen from each Girls State City for a total of twenty-eight. This group sits as the upper house of the Girls State Legislature.

Delegates - There are four delegates chosen from each Girls State City for a total of fifty-six. This group sits as the lower house of the Girls State Legislature.

Other Elected Offices - There are many other elected officials such as city party chairman, state party chairmen, legislative leaders, and convention delegates. They are not considered "constitutional officeholders", as their offices are not established by constitution or law. The method of selection and function of these officials will be explained during the course of Girls State week.