Section 4-A:1 – Declaration of Purpose.

    4-A:1 Declaration of Purpose. – The general court declares it to be the purpose of this chapter to promote the orderly transfer of the executive power in connection with the expiration of the term of office of a governor and the inauguration of a governor-elect. It is the further intent of the general court […]

Section 4-A:2 – Definitions.

    4-A:2 Definitions. – In this chapter, "governor-elect" means the person who is the apparent successful candidate for the office of governor, as ascertained by the secretary of state following the general election. The term governor-elect shall apply to such candidate from the day of election certification by the secretary of state until the day […]

Section 4-A:3 – Office Space Authorized.

    4-A:3 Office Space Authorized. – The legislative leadership is authorized to provide, upon request, to the governor-elect for use in connection with his preparation for the assumption of official duties as governor, suitable office space within the state house, appropriately equipped with furniture, furnishings, office machines and equipment. Source. 1975, 452:1, eff. Aug. 19, […]

Section 4-A:4 – Expenditure Authorized Within the Amount Appropriated.

    4-A:4 Expenditure Authorized Within the Amount Appropriated. – I. The commissioner of administrative services is authorized to provide, upon request, to each governor-elect, for use in connection with his preparation for the assumption of official duties as governor, necessary services and facilities, including: (a) Office supplies as determined by the commissioner of administrative services […]

Section 4-A:5 – Duties of Outgoing Governor.

    4-A:5 Duties of Outgoing Governor. – It shall be the duty of a governor whose term has expired and who has not been re-elected to make available to the governor-elect all official documents, vital information and procedural manuals necessary for a full and complete understanding of the operation of the executive branch and especially […]

Section 4-A:6 – Budget Review and Preparation.

    4-A:6 Budget Review and Preparation. – The commissioner of administrative services shall provide the governor-elect with all facilities reasonably necessary to permit him to review and familiarize himself with the state’s budgetary processes and the state budget as passed. The commissioner of administrative services shall further provide all necessary assistance to the governor-elect in […]

Section 4-A:7 – Budget Appropriation Request.

    4-A:7 Budget Appropriation Request. – The governor shall include in the budget transmitted to the general court, for each fiscal year in which the governor’s regular term of office will expire, an appropriation not to exceed $75,000 for carrying out the purpose of this chapter. Source. 1975, 452:1. 1997, 351:2, eff. July 1, 1997.