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Frequently Asked Questions What are the Articles of Organization for NLGA? Where have meetings been held and who are the past Chairs? Click here to view the Articles Click here to view a list of all NLGA Chairs Click here to view a list of all NLGA Annual Meeting sites What states are in which regions for NLGA? The states are noted, by region, in the Articles. Please see the Articles. Is there a list of duties for lt. governors? Each NLGA member shares one common duty - each is first in line of gubernatorial succession and, so, is the second highest chief executive officer of the state or territory. A lieutenant governor (or NLGA member) has other duties which are derived from the Constitution, state statute, gubernatorial appointment, state senate rules, and/or personal initiative. Most pursue legislative agendas, testifying in-state and/or Congress. How many states have a lieutenant governor? By 2009, 45 states will have an officeholder who holds the title 'lieutenant governor.' That year, New Jersey will elect its first lieutenant governor. In Tennessee and West Virginia, the senate president is first in line of succession and in both states that official, by statute, is empowered with the title 'lieutenant governor' in recognition of the vital succession role. In Arizona, Oregon and Wyoming, the Secretary of State is first in succession, and in New Hampshire and Maine, the senate president is first in succession. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
