Which executive official is chosen by the legislature?

Which executive official is chosen by the legislature?

• A. Utilities Commissioners - 5 elected statewide
• B. Treasurer - appointed by the governor
• C. Auditor - chosen by the legislature
• D. Auditor General - elected statewide

Answer: (D)

In Georgia, the method by which executive officials come into office varies: some are chosen by voters in statewide elections, others are selected by the legislature to provide legislative oversight. The office that is chosen by the legislature is the Auditor. The General Assembly appoints the Auditor to conduct audits of state agencies and programs, keeping auditing closely tied to legislative oversight. The Auditor General, by contrast, is an elected statewide official who heads the Office of the Auditor General and carries out audits with a mandate from the people, though its work is closely connected to the Legislature. Utilities Commissioners are elected statewide, and the Treasurer is appointed by the governor. So, the official chosen by the legislature is the Auditor.

In Georgia, the method by which executive officials come into office varies: some are chosen by voters in statewide elections, others are selected by the legislature to provide legislative oversight. The office that is chosen by the legislature is the Auditor. The General Assembly appoints the Auditor to conduct audits of state agencies and programs, keeping auditing closely tied to legislative oversight.

The Auditor General, by contrast, is an elected statewide official who heads the Office of the Auditor General and carries out audits with a mandate from the people, though its work is closely connected to the Legislature. Utilities Commissioners are elected statewide, and the Treasurer is appointed by the governor.

So, the official chosen by the legislature is the Auditor.