Maine Treasurer
| Maine Treasurer | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Nonpartisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Compensation: | $101,130 |
| 2023 FY Budget: | $351,556,332 |
| Term limits: | Four two-year terms |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | Two years |
| Authority: | Maine Constitution, Article V, Part III, Section I |
| Selection Method: | Elected biennially by secret ballot of the legislature |
| Current Officeholder | |
Maine Treasurer
Henry Beck | |
| Other Maine Executive Offices | |
| Governor • Secretary of State • Attorney General • Treasurer • Auditor • Commissioner of Education • Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Commissioner • Superintendent of Insurance • Labor Commissioner • Public Utilities Commission | |
The Maine State Treasurer is a constitutionally established state executive position in the Maine state government. The office is in charge of recording, collecting and investing all state money. Main duties include debt management, cash management, trust fund administration, and unclaimed property administration.[1]
Current officeholder
The current officeholder is Henry Beck.[2] On December 6, 2018, the Maine State Legislature elected Beck to succeed Teresea Hayes (I) as treasurer of Maine.[3]
Authority
The state Constitution addresses the office of the treasurer in Article V, Part III, the Executive Department.[4]
Under Article V, Part III, Section I:
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The Treasurer shall be chosen biennially, at the first session of the Legislature, by joint ballot of the Senators, and Representatives in convention. |
Qualifications
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Appointments
The Maine State Treasurer is elected biennially by secret ballot of the legislature. It is one of the first tasks of each newly-sworn in legislature.[1]
Term limits
The treasurer is limited to four two-year terms.[4]
Vacancies
Vacancies are addressed under Article V, Part III, Section 1-A. If a vacancy occurs the deputy treasurer fills the role until a new treasurer can be elected by the legislature.[4]
Duties
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Divisions
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State budget
- See also: Maine state budget and finances
The Office of Treasurer of State's budget for fiscal year 2023 was $351,556,332.[5]
Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
2022
In 2022, the officer's salary was $101,130, according to the Council of State Governments.[6]
2021
In 2021, the treasurer received a salary of $94,577, according to the Council of State Governments.[7]
2020
In 2020, the treasurer received a salary of $79,518, according to the Council of State Governments.[8]
2019
In 2019, the treasurer received a salary of $79,518, according to the Council of State Governments.[9]
2018
In 2018, the treasurer received a salary of $89,149, according to the Council of State Governments.[10]
2017
In 2017, the treasurer received a salary of $82,534, according to the Council of State Governments.[11]
2016
In 2016, the treasurer received a salary of $79,419, according to the Council of State Governments.[12]
2015
In 2015, the treasurer received a salary of $70,658, according to the Council of State Governments.[13]
2014
In 2014, the treasurer was paid an estimated $69,264, according to the Council of State Governments.[14]
2013
In 2013, the treasurer was paid an estimated $69,264, according to the Council of State Governments.[15]
2012
In 2012, the treasurer was paid an estimated $69,264, according to the Council of State Governments.[16]
Historical officeholders
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Contact information
Mailing address:
39 State House Station
Burton M. Cross Office Building, 3rd floor
111 Sewall Street
Augusta, Maine 04333-0039
Phone: 207-624-7477
Fax: 207-287-2367
Email: state.treasurer@maine.gov
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Maine State Treasurer, "About Us," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Maine Office of the State Treasurer, "Treasurer's Biography," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Central Maine, "Democrats assume control of Maine Legislature, select leaders and top state officers," December 6, 2018
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Maine State Legislature, "Constitution of the State of Maine," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Maine Legislature, "2022-2023," accessed October 14, 2022
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2022 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," provided to Ballotpedia by CSG personnel
- ↑ Issuu, "The Book of the States 2021," accessed September 22, 2022
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2020," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2019," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2018," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2017," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2016," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2015," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Table 4.11 Selected state administrative officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Table 4.11 Selected state administrative officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 20, 2021
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