Should the State Treasurer and the State Auditor Be Appointed?

Authors

Governor's Task Force on Ethics Reform

Publication Date

6-1-2006

Comments

2 p. ; An issue statement prepared by a subcommittee of Governor Richardson's Task Force on Ethics Reform.

Abstract

The impetus for this issue arises from the difficulty of disciplining or removing an official from elective office in the case of misconduct. Currently, the only provision for enforcement is impeachment. Impeachment is an expensive and burdensome procedure, especially for legislators who must devote great amounts of extra time. Also, voters are wary of any process which overturns their will as expressed at the polls. The practical effect of this situation is to remove accountability from these offices. The checks and balances that are central to successful governance are absent. Below is a discussion of whether making State Treasurer and State Auditor appointive would be an improvement.

Language

English

Publisher

State of New Mexico

Document Type

Article

Recommended Citation

on Ethics Reform, Governor's Task Force. "Should the State Treasurer and the State Auditor Be Appointed?." (2006). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/law_service_ethicsreform/29