NH · constitutions
N.H. Const. pt. II, art. 51
Powers and Duties of Governor as Commander-in-Chief
The governor of this state for the time being, shall be commander-in-chief of all the military forces of the state; and shall have full power, by himself or by any chief commander, or other officer or officers, from time to time, to train, instruct, exercise and govern the militia; to call forth the militia and to put in warlike posture the inhabitants of the state; to execute the laws of the state and of the United States; to suppress insurrection and to repel invasion; and, in fine, the governor is hereby entrusted with all other powers incident to the office of commander in chief to be exercised agreeably to the rules and regulations of the constitution and the laws of the land.
History
June 2, 1784 Amended 1792 changing president to governor. Amended 1968 condensing authority of the governor as commander-in-chief of military forces.
Provenance
- Source
- www.nh.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-29
- Edition
- 2026-09-29
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