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2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:4 - Adjustment of Terms of Office.

4:4 Adjustment of Terms of Office. –
In cases where the terms of office of the members of any permanent state board, commission or committee do not expire in successive years, the governor, with the advice and consent of the council may in making any appointment or filling any vacancy to such office, appoint any person for a period less than the full term in order to adjust the commissions of each member so that their terms of office will expire in successive years.
Source.
1943, 39:2, eff. Mar. 3, 1943.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:5 - Temporary Department Heads.

4:5 Temporary Department Heads. –
In case of the temporary inability, by reason of illness or otherwise, of the head of any state department to perform his duties, where the law does not designate or make other provision for the appointment of an officer to perform such duties, the governor, with the advice and consent of the council, may appoint a person to act in his stead, and the person thus appointed shall have the powers and perform the duties of such head of department for such time, for such compensation, and subject to such qualifications as the governor and council may from time to time deem expedient.
Source.
1917, 175:1. PL 19:12. RL 27:18.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:6 - Repealed by 1985, 399:24, I, eff. July 1, 1985.

4:6 Repealed by 1985, 399:24, I, eff. July 1, 1985. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:6-a - Office Space; Secretary of State.

4:6-a Office Space;  Secretary of State. –
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the following shall be assigned for use by the secretary of state: rooms numbered 203 through 206, inclusive, on the second floor of the state house. The secretary of state may have access to the vault in room 104.
Source.
1977, 600:30. 1979, 434:90, eff. July 1, 1979.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:7 - Availability of Space.

4:7 Availability of Space. –
To the extent that the operation of the foregoing provision is limited by the availability of adequate office space, as determined by the governor and council, said provision shall take effect when such space becomes available, and the governor and council shall thereupon assign such space.
Source.
1950, 5:2, eff. June 30, 1950.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:7-a - Identifying Information Required in Correspondence.

4:7-a Identifying Information Required in Correspondence. –
All officers and employees of the state shall, when sending written correspondence to any member of the general public, include in such correspondence the following:
I. The name of the sender of said correspondence;
II. The name of the sender's office, the room number of the office, the name of the building in which the office is located and the mailing address of the building, including the zip code; and
III. The office telephone number, including information regarding the appropriate teletypewriter (TTY/TDD) access number, of the sender.
Source.
1977, 103:1. 1989, 413:2, eff. July 1, 1989.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:8 - Gifts to the State.

4:8 Gifts to the State. –
I. The governor is authorized to accept in the name of the state gifts of personal property made to the state or for the benefit of its inhabitants, and to execute such instruments as are necessary to carry out the terms and conditions of gifts in trust of personal property for the benefit of the inhabitants of the state.
II. Notwithstanding paragraph I, the commissioner of corrections may accept gifts of personal property for the benefit of the department of corrections valued at $1,000 or less.
Source.
1923, 32:1, 2. PL 19:8. RL 27:13. 2009, 140:1, eff. Aug. 28, 2009.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:8-a - Gifts for Historic Sites and the Community College System of New Hampshire.

4:8-a Gifts for Historic Sites and the Community College System of New Hampshire. –
I. The governor and council may, by executive order, authorize the department of natural and cultural resources to accept, for the state, gifts of personal property and money which are donated for use in connection with historic sites and the buildings or structures thereon, which are under the management of that department. Each such executive order shall relate to a particular site and may authorize the use of such personal property or the expenditure of such money, in accordance with the terms of the gift, under the supervision of such department. Such executive order, as originally made or later amended, may also authorize the sale or exchange of any such personal property found subsequently to be inappropriate for use, where not inconsistent with the terms of the gift, and application of the proceeds or items received in exchange for the purposes of the original gift. The department shall keep a permanent inventory or record of such gifts and the disposition of such gifts. The board of trustees, community college system of New Hampshire, may accept gifts of personal property and money pursuant to RSA 188-F:6. The board shall consult with the state curator regarding gifts of potential historic significance. Gifts of historic significance accepted by the board of trustees shall be cataloged by the state curator pursuant to RSA 227-C:4, XVIII, and recognized by the governor and council under this section.
II. Any legally constituted board or commission which is established for the purpose of state historic site restoration shall have the option of retaining ownership of any historic site furnishing, which is acquired with other than state funds, for the duration of its existence, and which funds shall be used for the purposes of upgrading or insuring furnishings at no cost to the state. The commissioner of the department of natural and cultural resources shall prepare a site inventory of all furnishings acquired by the board or commission. The board or commission shall maintain the inventory and shall report any changes annually.
Source.
1967, 116:1. 1977, 290:8. 1988, 201:6. 1989, 303:1. 1990, 73:1. 1992, 90:1. 1995, 182:22, 29. 1998, 272:41; 363:3. 2007, 361:3, eff. July 17, 2007. 2017, 156:42, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:9 - Portraits or Other Memorials.

4:9 Portraits or Other Memorials. –
No portraits, busts, statues, or other memorial objects shall be placed in or on the state house with the exception of those areas under the use and control of the general court as defined by RSA 14:14-b, III, state house annex, state library, Hannah Dustin monument, Franklin Pierce homestead, Daniel Webster birthplace, or grounds connected with each without the consent of the governor and council. Any portraits, flags, busts, statues, or other memorial objects to be placed in or on legislative facilities as defined by RSA 14:14-b shall be at the direction of the joint legislative historical committee in consultation with the director of the division of historical resources, department of natural and cultural resources. The director, division of historical resources, shall be responsible for the care of such memorial objects at any of these sites.
Source.
1883, 125:2. 1887, 13:1, 2. 1917, 47:1. PL 7:15. 1939, 184:1. RL 12:14. RSA 4:9. 1988, 201:7, eff. July 1, 1988. 2021, 143:1, eff. Sept. 21, 2021.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:9-a - Law Enforcement Memorial.

4:9-a Law Enforcement Memorial. –
I. There shall be a memorial to commemorate the New Hampshire law enforcement community. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the memorial shall be situated on the southeast corner on the front grounds connected with the legislative office building. The governor is authorized to accept in the name of the state the law enforcement memorial as a private gift upon its completion.
II. (a) The administrator of the division of plant and property in the department of administrative services, subject to the direction and supervision of the commissioner of administrative services, shall act as the custodian of the law enforcement memorial, and shall have charge of all matters relating to the care, maintenance, and repair of, and additions to, the memorial. For the purpose of this section the provisions of RSA 21-I shall not apply.
(b) The administrator of the division of plant and property in the department of administrative services, subject to the direction and supervision of the commissioner of administrative services, shall administer and disburse to the committee established in RSA 4:9-b the moneys in the special account established under RSA 4:9-b. No money other than necessary expenses prior to construction shall be disbursed until the governor and council approve and award the contract for the construction of the law enforcement memorial.
III. No person shall use the law enforcement memorial at the legislative office building or the fallen firefighters memorial located at the fire academy for any commercial purpose. This prohibition shall not apply to use by firefighting or law enforcement agencies or firefighter or law enforcement organizations registered with the director of charitable trusts to support the upkeep and maintenance of the memorials or to support their charitable activities, provided that use of the law enforcement memorial is authorized by the division of plant and property management and use of the fallen firefighters memorial is authorized by the New Hampshire State Firemen's Association. Any person who violates this paragraph shall be guilty of a violation and subject to a fine of $500.
Source.
1994, 370:1. 2004, 81:5, eff. Jan. 1, 2005. 2014, 54:1, eff. July 26, 2014; 327:34, eff. Aug. 2, 2014.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:9-b - Committee Established; Special Account.

4:9-b Committee Established;  Special Account. –
I. A committee is established to oversee the law enforcement memorial. The committee shall approve any changes in the memorial, including the addition of names to the memorial. The committee, through the New Hampshire law enforcement community, shall privately raise all the money necessary for maintenance of the law enforcement memorial. The committee shall have the authority to expend the money which is raised without the approval of the governor and the council. The governor is authorized to accept for the committee, in the name of the state, the gifts of money which are donated to maintain the memorial.
II. The gifts of money which are donated to maintain the memorial shall be placed in a special nonlapsing account in the state treasury, to be expended for the purposes of the law enforcement memorial. Any money remaining in the special account after construction of the memorial is completed shall be used for the care, maintenance, and repair of, and additions to, the memorial, or for any other purpose deemed appropriate by the committee.
III. Any site changes in the memorial shall be made under the supervision of the administrator of the division of plant and property, in the department of administrative services, according to the provisions of RSA 4:9-a, II.
Source.
1994, 370:1, eff. June 9, 1994. 2014, 327:35, eff. Aug. 2, 2014. 2022, 323:11, eff. Sept. 6, 2022.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:9-c - Committee Membership.

4:9-c Committee Membership. –
I. The members of the committee established in RSA 4:9-b shall be as follows:
(a) One member appointed by the New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police.
(b) One member appointed by the New Hampshire Police Association.
(c) One member appointed by the New Hampshire Sheriffs' Association.
(d) One member appointed by the New Hampshire State Troopers Association.
(e) One member appointed by the 100 Club of New Hampshire, Incorporated.
(f) The executive director of the fish and game department, or designee.
(g) The commissioner of safety, or designee.
(h) The attorney general, or designee.
(i) The commissioner of natural and cultural resources, or designee.
(j) The commissioner of administrative services, or designee.
(k) One member appointed by the governor, who shall be a member of a family of a law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty.
(l) The commissioner of corrections, or designee.
II. The members of the committee shall elect a chairperson from among its members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the attorney general. Six members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
Source.
1994, 370:1. 1998, 363:3. 1999, 296:3, eff. Sept. 14, 1999. 2017, 156:38, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:9-d - Repealed by 2022, 323:12, eff. Sept. 6, 2022.

4:9-d Repealed by 2022, 323:12, eff. Sept. 6, 2022. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:9-e - September 11 Memorial.

4:9-e September 11 Memorial. –
I. There shall be a memorial to commemorate the victims and families of the September 11 tragedy especially New Hampshire citizens who lost their lives, and to commemorate other victims of terrorism. The governor is authorized to accept in the name of the state the September 11 memorial as a private gift upon its completion.
II. (a) The administrator of the division of plant and property in the department of administrative services, subject to the direction and supervision of the commissioner of administrative services, shall act as the custodian of the September 11 memorial, and shall have charge of all matters relating to the care, maintenance, repair, and additions to the memorial.
(b) [Repealed.]
Source.
2002, 196:1, eff. May 15, 2002. 2014, 327:36, eff. Aug. 2, 2014. 2017, 195:20, eff. Sept. 3, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:9-f - to 4:9-h Repealed by 2010, 368:1(36), eff. Dec. 31, 2010.

4:9-f to 4:9-h Repealed by 2010, 368:1(36), eff. Dec. 31, 2010. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:9-i - Public Works Employee Memorial.

4:9-i Public Works Employee Memorial. –
I. There shall be a memorial to commemorate New Hampshire public works employees who were killed while performing public works duties on behalf of a municipality, a county, or the state. The memorial shall be situated on a site to be determined by the committee established in RSA 4:9-j. The governor is authorized to accept in the name of the state the public works employee memorial as a private gift upon its completion.
II. (a) The director of operations, subject to the direction and supervision of the commissioner of transportation, shall act as the custodian of the public works employee memorial, and shall have charge of all matters relating to the care, maintenance, repair, and additions to the memorial.
(b) The director of operations, subject to the direction and supervision of the commissioner of transportation, shall administer and disburse for the committee established in RSA 4:9-j the moneys in the special account established under RSA 4:9-j. The committee shall approve the expenditure of funds prior to payment by the director of operations.
(c) The director of operations, subject to the direction and supervision of the commissioner of transportation, may administer and disburse to the committee established in RSA 4:9-j, state owned salvaged materials, not otherwise allocated by the department, including but not limited to, granite curb granite blocks, pavement grindings, ditching material, and concrete products, to assist in the construction of the memorial.
Source.
2009, 109:1. 2012, 193:3, eff. June 11, 2012.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:9-j - Committee Established; Special Account.

4:9-j Committee Established;  Special Account. –
I. A committee is established to oversee the location, design, construction, and maintenance of a public works employee memorial and to privately raise and expend all the funds necessary for its construction and maintenance. The governor is authorized to accept for the committee, in the name of the state, the gifts of money, which are donated to construct and maintain the memorial. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, except as provided by RSA 4:9-k, III, the committee may accept donated in-kind services, goods, and materials for the construction and maintenance of the memorial without governor and council approval.
II. The gifts of money, which are donated to contract, construct, and maintain the memorial, shall be placed in a special nonlapsing account in the state treasury, to be expended for the purposes of the public works employee memorial. Any money remaining in the special account after construction of the memorial is completed shall be used for the care, maintenance, repair, and additions to the memorial, or for any other purpose deemed appropriate by the committee. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, except as provided by RSA 4:9-k, III, the committee may expend the money raised, once accepted as a gift and without the approval of governor and council, to contract for the construction and perpetual maintenance of the memorial.
III. The committee shall remain in existence upon the completion of the public works employee memorial for the purpose of overseeing maintenance and approving any change to the memorial, such as the addition of names to the memorial. Any site change for the memorial shall be made under the supervision of the director of operations of the department of transportation, according to the provisions of RSA 4:9-i, II.
Source.
2009, 109:1. 2012, 193:4, eff. June 11, 2012.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:9-k - Committee Membership and Duties.

4:9-k Committee Membership and Duties. –
I. The members of the committee established in RSA 4:9-j shall be as follows:
(a) One member appointed by the New Hampshire Public Works Association.
(b) One member appointed by the New Hampshire Road Agents Association.
(c) One member appointed by the New Hampshire Municipal Association.
(d) The commissioner of transportation, or designee.
(e) One member, who shall be a classified state employee of the department of transportation, appointed by the New Hampshire State Employees Association.
(f) One member, who shall be a family member of a public works employee who died in the course of performing public works duties on behalf of the state, appointed by the governor.
II. The members of the committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The commissioner of transportation, or designee, shall call the first meeting of the committee. Four members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
III. The committee shall select the location and design for the public works employee memorial and oversee the construction and maintenance of the memorial. The award of any contract totaling greater than $25,000 for the design, construction, and maintenance of the public works employee memorial shall be subject to the approval of the governor and council. The committee shall advise and inform the municipality in which the memorial is located as to the design, construction plans, and location for the memorial.
IV. The committee, through the New Hampshire public works community, shall privately raise all the money necessary for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the public works employee memorial. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, except as provided in RSA 4:9-k, III, the committee may expend the money raised for the purpose of the public works employee memorial without the approval of governor and council.
Source.
2009, 109:1. 2012, 193:5, eff. June 11, 2012.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:9-l - Commission Established.

4:9-l Commission Established. –
I. A commission is established to oversee the location, design, construction, and maintenance of a John G. Winant memorial and to privately raise and expend all the funds necessary for its construction and maintenance. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commission may accept donated in-kind services, goods, and materials for the construction and maintenance of the memorial without governor and council approval.
II. The commission shall remain in existence upon the completion of the John G. Winant memorial for the purpose of overseeing maintenance and approving any change to the memorial. Any site change for the memorial shall be made under the supervision of the director of operations of the department of transportation.
Source.
2015, 119:1, eff. Aug. 7, 2015. 2021, 19:9, eff. July 5, 2021.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:9-m - Commission Membership and Duties.

4:9-m Commission Membership and Duties. –
I. The members of the commission established in RSA 4:9-
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shall be as follows:
(a) One member of the New Hampshire house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(b) Four members of the general public, appointed by the governor.
II. The members of the commission shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The named house member shall call the first meeting of the commission. Three members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.
III. The commission shall select the location and design for the John G. Winant memorial and oversee the construction and maintenance of the memorial.
IV. The commission shall privately raise all the money necessary for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the John G. Winant memorial.
Source.
2015, 119:1, eff. Aug. 7, 2015.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:9-n - Fallen State Troopers' Memorial.

4:9-n Fallen State Troopers' Memorial. –
I. There shall be a memorial to commemorate law enforcement members of the division of state police who gave their lives in the performance of duty. Notwithstanding other provisions of law to the contrary, the memorial shall be situated on the grounds of or on state owned land adjacent to the state police headquarters at the James H. Hayes Safety Building on Hazen Drive in the city of Concord. The governor is authorized to accept in the name of the state the fallen state troopers' memorial as a private gift to the state upon its completion.
II. The commissioner of the department of administrative services, or designee, shall act as the custodian for the memorial, and shall have charge of all matters relating to the care, maintenance, and repair of, and additions to, the memorial. For the purpose of this section the provisions of RSA 21-I shall not apply.
III. The commissioner of the department of administrative services, or designee, shall administer and disburse to the committee established in RSA 4:9-o, the moneys in the special nonlapsing account established in RSA 4:9-o.
IV. No person shall use the fallen state troopers' memorial for any commercial purpose. This prohibition shall not apply to use by the New Hampshire Troopers Association or any other nonprofit law enforcement organization registered with the director of charitable trusts to fund the upkeep and maintenance of the memorial provided that the use of the memorial is approved by the department of administrative services and by the committee established in RSA 4:9-o. Any person or organization that violates the provisions of this paragraph shall be guilty of a violation and subject to a fine of $500 plus penalty assessment.
Source.
2018, 339:3, eff. Aug. 27, 2018. 2021, 114:1, eff. July 9, 2021.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:9-p - Commission Established; Special Account.

4:9-p Commission Established;  Special Account. –
I. A commission is established to oversee the location, design, construction, and maintenance of a New Hampshire recovery monument and to privately raise and expend all the funds necessary for its construction and maintenance. The governor is authorized to accept for the commission, in the name of the state, gifts of money which are donated to construct and maintain the monument. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commission may accept donated in-kind services, goods, and materials for the construction and maintenance of the monument without governor and council approval.
II. The gifts of money, which are donated to contract, construct, and maintain the monument, shall be placed in a special nonlapsing account in the state treasury, to be expended for the purposes of the New Hampshire recovery monument. Any money remaining in the special account after construction of the monument is completed shall be used for the care, maintenance, repair, and additions to the monument. Any funds left in the special account after annual care, maintenance, and repair of the monument shall be deposited in the alcohol abuse prevention treatment fund under RSA 176-A:1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commission may expend the money raised or accepted as a gift without the approval of governor and council, to contract for the construction and perpetual maintenance of the monument.
III. The commission shall remain in existence upon the completion of the monument for the purpose of overseeing maintenance and approving any change to the monument, as well as approving activities, celebrations, and commemorations associated with recovery and deemed appropriate for occurrence at the monument site, as permitted by the municipal rules where the monument is located. After completion of the monument, and disbursement of funds under paragraph II, the commission may designate a nonprofit entity to raise funds for such memorial activities, celebrations, and commemorations.
Source.
2020, 22:1, eff. Sept. 15, 2020.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:9-r - Defense and Indemnification.

4:9-r Defense and Indemnification. –
If the monument created pursuant to RSA 4:9-p is built on property not owned by the state of New Hampshire, the property owner shall protect, indemnify, and hold harmless the state of New Hampshire from any civil claim or suit involving the monument and any costs, damages, awards, judgments, or settlements arising from said claim or suit.
Source.
2020, 22:1, eff. Sept. 15, 2020.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:9-s - Establishing the Bridges House Special Account Fund.

4:9-s Establishing the Bridges House Special Account Fund. –
There is hereby established in the state treasury the bridges house special account fund. The funds may be comprised of public funds, gifts, grants, donations or any other source of funds, and shall be used for the purposes of the care, maintenance, repair of, and additions to, the bridges house, or for any other relevant purpose deemed appropriate by the bridges house advisory board. The fund shall be non-lapsing and shall be continually appropriated to the department.
Source.
2023, 79:46, eff. July 1, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:10 - Protection of State Water Rights.

4:10 Protection of State Water Rights. –
The governor may institute and prosecute suits at law or in equity in the name of the state, whenever in his judgment such course shall be necessary to prevent the injurious diversion of the water of rivers which naturally flow from other states into New Hampshire.
Source.
1895, 26:1. PL 19:9. RL 27:15.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:11 - Eligibility of Councilor to Other Office.

4:11 Eligibility of Councilor to Other Office. –
No member of the governor's council shall be eligible to appointment by the governor and council to any position of profit and emolument, except justice of the peace and notary public, during the term for which he was elected a councilor.
Source.
1915, 7:1. PL 19:3. RL 27:4.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:12 - Governor's Staff.

4:12 Governor's Staff. –
The governor may appoint such staff, including but not limited to legal counsel, professional persons, consultants, assistants, secretaries, stenographers, and clerks, as he shall need who shall render such services as the governor may require of them. He shall fix their compensation within the limits of the appropriation made for such purposes.
Source.
1950, 5, part 3:1. RSA 4:12. 1970, 46:1. 1986, 109:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1987.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:12-b - Appointment.

4:12-b Appointment. –
The governor shall appoint a director of the budget who shall hold office at the pleasure of the governor and until his successor is appointed and qualified. The governor shall fix the compensation of such director within the limits of the appropriation made therefor.
Source.
1970, 6:1, eff. July 1, 1970.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:12-c - Duties.

4:12-c Duties. –
Said director shall perform the following duties:
I. He shall provide post-election assistance to an incoming governor.
II. He shall examine the tentative budgets prepared by the commissioner of administrative services, under the provisions of RSA 9 and advise the governor in regard to the same, and shall assist the governor during hearings on the tentative budget as provided by RSA 9:7.
III. He shall formulate the governor's budget which is to be submitted to the legislature pursuant to RSA 9:8.
IV. He shall examine reports made by the commissioner of administrative services as to operation and administration of the budget and expenditures thereunder.
V. He shall schedule and assist the governor and council in hearings on departmental and agency requests involving financial matters.
VI. He shall exercise continuing examinations and study of budget procedures.
VII. He shall, in conjunction with the commissioner of administrative services, assist departments on procedures and other problems of management.
VIII. He shall carry on a research program in the field of governmental and financial administration.
Source.
1970, 6:1. 1985, 399:3, I, eff. July 1, 1985.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:12-cc - Executive Council Operations.

4:12-cc Executive Council Operations. –
The governor and executive council may appoint an executive assistant who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor and council, and shall perform such duties as the governor and council may determine. The executive assistant shall be an unclassified employee under RSA 94:1-a.
Source.
1995, 308:91, eff. July 3, 1995.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:12-d - to 4:12-f Repealed by 1987, 283:11, eff. May 25, 1987.

4:12-d to 4:12-f Repealed by 1987, 283:11, eff. May 25, 1987. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:12-g - to 4:12-p Repealed by 1987, 283:11, eff. May 25, 1987.

4:12-g to 4:12-p Repealed by 1987, 283:11, eff. May 25, 1987. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:12-q, 4:12-r - Repealed by 1987, 283:11, eff. May 25, 1987.

4:12-q, 4:12-r Repealed by 1987, 283:11, eff. May 25, 1987. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:12-s - to 4:12-v Repealed by 1987, 283:11, eff. May 25, 1987.

4:12-s to 4:12-v Repealed by 1987, 283:11, eff. May 25, 1987. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:13-a - Repealed by 1959, 217:2, eff. Aug. 16, 1959.

4:13-a Repealed by 1959, 217:2, eff. Aug. 16, 1959. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:13-b - Lafayette Day.

4:13-b Lafayette Day. –
The governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling for a proper observance of May 20, the anniversary of the death of General Marquis de Lafayette, revolutionary war hero, in lasting recognition of his gallant and illustrious service in the war for American independence.
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1955, 126:1, eff. May 9, 1955.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:13-c - Constitution Days.

4:13-c Constitution Days. –
The governor shall annually issue on the following dates a proclamation calling for a proper observance of State Constitution Day which is January 5 and September 17 as Federal Constitution Day, so that the people may be reminded annually on these dates of the blessings of liberty which they enjoy by the adoption of the Constitution of the United States, the Bill of Rights and the Constitution of the State of New Hampshire.
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1975, 53:1, eff. June 6, 1975.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:13-d - American History Month.

4:13-d American History Month. –
The governor shall annually proclaim February as "American History Month" and request the citizens of the state to observe the month with appropriate events.
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1981, 90:6, eff. June 19, 1981.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:13-e - Law Enforcement Memorial Week.

4:13-e Law Enforcement Memorial Week. –
In recognition of the service given by the men and women who, night and day, stand guard in our midst to protect us through enforcement of our laws, and inviting the governments, communities, and people of this state to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities, the governor shall proclaim the calendar week of May 15 of each year as Law Enforcement Memorial Week in honor of the federal, state, and municipal officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty.
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1996, 11:2, eff. April 2, 1996.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:13-f - New Hampshire Pearl Harbor Day.

4:13-f New Hampshire Pearl Harbor Day. –
I. The governor shall proclaim December 7 of each year as New Hampshire Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
II. The proclamation issued by the governor shall call on the people of New Hampshire to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities and shall urge all state agencies and academic institutions, and interested organizations, groups, and individuals, to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff each December 7 in honor of the individuals who died as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor.
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1996, 281:2, eff. Aug. 9, 1996.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:13-g - Teacher Appreciation Day.

4:13-g Teacher Appreciation Day. –
The governor shall annually proclaim the first Tuesday in May as Teacher Appreciation Day, and shall urge local communities, school administrative units, and school districts to observe such day in recognition of the dedication and service of New Hampshire's teachers.
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1997, 168:2, eff. Aug. 8, 1997.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:13-h - Gold Star Mother's Day.

4:13-h Gold Star Mother's Day. –
The governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling for the proper observance of the first Sunday after Easter which shall be known as Gold Star Mother's Day recognizing and honoring all mothers who have lost sons or daughters while on duty in the United States armed forces. The governor shall urge the citizens of the state to observe this day with appropriate events.
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1999, 72:1, eff. July 27, 1999.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:13-i - United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps; Anniversary of Founding Commemorated.

4:13-i United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps;  Anniversary of Founding Commemorated. –
In recognition of the men and women who have served in the finest traditions of United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps, and to commemorate the anniversary of the founding of each of these branches of the armed forces, the governor shall annually order the flags of the respective branches to be flown over the state house as follows:
I. United States Air Force, September 18.
II. United States Army, June 14.
III. United States Coast Guard, August 4.
IV. United States Navy, October 13.
V. United States Marine Corps, November 10.
VI. United States Space Force, December 20.
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2000, 102:1. 2004, 22:1, eff. June 4, 2004. 2023, 21:1, eff. July 3, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:13-j - Destroyer Escort Day.

4:13-j Destroyer Escort Day. –
The governor shall annually proclaim June 20 as Destroyer Escort Day and shall urge cities, towns, and communities throughout the state to observe this day in commemoration of the bravery and valor of those individuals who lost their lives while serving aboard these gallant vessels during World War II, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam Conflict.
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2000, 135:1, eff. July 14, 2000.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:13-k - Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day.

4:13-k Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day. –
The governor shall annually proclaim February 14 as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day and shall urge cities and towns throughout the state to observe this day in an appropriate manner in recognition of the thousands of citizens of this state affected by congenital heart defects, nationally the number one birth defect as a cause of infant deaths, and the need for public awareness, research, and support for victims and their families.
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2002, 16:1, eff. May 31, 2002.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:13-l - General John Stark Day.

4:13-l General John Stark Day. –
The governor shall annually proclaim the second Monday in April as General John Stark Day in commemoration of General Stark's gallant and illustrious service to New Hampshire and his country. Schools are encouraged to commemorate the day with appropriate educational activities.
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2003, 183:2. 2011, 77:1, eff. July 15, 2011. 2017, 8:1, eff. June 12, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:13-m - Firefighters Memorial Day.

4:13-m Firefighters Memorial Day. –
In recognition of the service given by the men and women who, night and day, serve the people of this state as firefighters, and inviting the governments, communities, and people of this state to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, the governor shall proclaim the last Saturday or Sunday in September of each year as Firefighters Memorial Day in honor of the firefighters who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty and those still serving.
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2007, 275:1, eff. Sept. 1, 2007. 2014, 15:1, eff. May 14, 2014.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:13-n - Emergency Medical Services Provider Recognition Day.

4:13-n Emergency Medical Services Provider Recognition Day. –
In recognition of the service given by the men and women who, night and day, serve the people of this state as first responders, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics, and inviting the governments, communities, and people of this state to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, the governor shall proclaim the first Saturday in May of each year as Emergency Medical Services Provider Recognition Day in honor of the emergency medical services providers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty and those still serving.
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2008, 78:1, eff. July 20, 2008.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:13-o - Portsmouth Peace Treaty Day.

4:13-o Portsmouth Peace Treaty Day. –
The governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling for the proper observance of September 5 as Portsmouth Peace Treaty Day and shall call on the citizens of New Hampshire to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities commemorating this important day in New Hampshire history.
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2010, 376:2, eff. Oct. 16, 2010.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:13-p - Proper Observance of September 11, 2001.

4:13-p Proper Observance of September 11, 2001. –
The governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling for a proper observance of September 11 in honor and remembrance of the people who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. The proclamation issued by the governor shall call on the people of New Hampshire to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies, including, but not limited to, the requirements of section 144 of Public Law 107-89.
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2011, 61:1, eff. July 15, 2011.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:13-q - New Hampshire History Week.

4:13-q New Hampshire History Week. –
The governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling for the proper observance of the third week of October as New Hampshire History Week and shall call on the citizens and schools of New Hampshire to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities commemorating New Hampshire history and promoting its preservation.
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2011, 174:2, eff. Aug. 13, 2011.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:13-r - Blue Star Mother's Day.

4:13-r Blue Star Mother's Day. –
The governor shall annually proclaim the first Sunday after Mother's Day as Blue Star Mother's Day recognizing and honoring all mothers who now have, or have had, children honorably serving in the United States armed forces. The governor shall urge the citizens of this state to observe this day with appropriate events.
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2012, 274:1, eff. June 19, 2012.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:13-s - Canine Veterans Day.

4:13-s Canine Veterans Day. –
In recognition of the service given by the dogs who, night and day, serve the people of this country and the state, and inviting the governments, communities, and people of this state to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, the governor shall proclaim March 13th of each year as Canine Veterans Day in honor of the dogs who have bled, suffered, and died while serving in all of our wars and those still serving; as well as police canine units, customs canine units, border patrol canine units, secret service canine units, search and rescue canine units, airport police canine units, federal bureau of investigation canine units, and the local police and fire canine units who protect our neighborhoods should be honored accordingly.
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2014, 127:1, eff. Aug. 15, 2014.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:13-t - New Hampshire Genocide Awareness Month.

4:13-t New Hampshire Genocide Awareness Month. –
The governor shall annually proclaim the month of April as New Hampshire Genocide Awareness Month and shall urge cities and towns throughout the state to observe this month in an appropriate manner commemorating the victims of genocides and educating the public about the importance of preventing intolerance, bigotry, antisemitism, and national, ethnic, racial, and religious hatred and genocide against any group of people.
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2014, 181:1, eff. Sept. 9, 2014. 2020, 29:15, eff. Sept. 21, 2020.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title I - The State and Its Government › Chapter 4 - Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases › Section 4:13-u - Lyme Disease Awareness Month.

4:13-u Lyme Disease Awareness Month. –
The governor shall annually proclaim the month of May as Lyme disease awareness month and shall urge cities and towns throughout the state to observe this month in an appropriate manner educating the public about the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Lyme disease.
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2015, 42:2, eff. May 14, 2015.