Article XVII. Militia
Article XVII, Section 3. Officers - how chosen
Constitution of the State of Colorado
Official text
The governor shall appoint all general, field and staff officers and commission them. Each company shall elect its own officers, who shall be commissioned by the governor; but if any company shall fail to elect such officers within the time prescribed by law, they may be appointed by the governor.
Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 73.
Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Constitution (Colorado Office of Legislative Legal Services)
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