hall be chosen by joint ballot of both Houses
of the General Assembly. Contested elections shall be determined by a
joint ballot of both Houses of the General Assembly in such manner as
shall be prescribed by law.

[Sidenote: Oath of office for Governor.]

SEC. 4. The Governor, before entering upon the duties of his office,
shall, in the presence of the members of both branches of the General
Assembly, or before any Justice of the Supreme Court, take an oath or
affirmation that he will support the Constitution and laws of the United
States, and of the State of North Carolina, and that he will faithfully
perform the duties appertaining to the office of Governor, to which he
has been elected.

[Sidenote: Duties of Governor.]

SEC. 5. The Governor shall reside at the seat of government of this
State, and he shall, from time to time, give the General Assembly
information of the affairs of the State, and recommend to their
consideration, such measures as he shall deem expedient.

[Sidenote: Reprieves, commutations and pardons.]

SEC. 6. The Governor shall have power to grant reprieves, commutations
and pardons, after conviction, for all offenses (except in cases of
impeachment), upon such conditions as he may think proper, subject to
such regulations as may be provided by law relative to the manner of
applying for pardons. He shall biennially communicate to the General
Assembly each case of reprieve, commutation or pardon granted, stating
the name of each convict, the crime for which he was convicted, the
sentence and its date, the date of the commutation, pardon or reprieve
and the reasons therefor.

[Sidenote: Annual reports from officers of Executive Department and of
public institutions.]

SEC. 7. The officers of the Executive Department and of the public
institutions of the State shall, at least five days previous to each
regular session of the General Assembly, severally report to the
Governor, who shall transmit such reports with his message to the
General Assembly; and the Governor may, at any time, require information
in writing from the officers in the Executive Department upon any
subject relating to the duties of their respective offices, and shall
take care that the laws be faithfully executed.

[Sidenote: Commander in chief.]

SEC. 8. The Governor shall be Commander in Chief of the militia of the
State, except when they shall be called into the service of the United
States.

[Sidenote: Extra sess