Art. V, § 7
Governor as commander in chief of the militia
Power
The Governor & Executive
Art. V · Executive
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The Governor is commander in chief of a militia that shall be provided by statute. The Governor may call it forth to execute the law.
History: Sec. 7 amended Nov. 5, 1974, by Prop. 11. Res.Ch. 96, 1974.
Simplified explanation
The Governor is commander in chief of a militia that shall be provided by statute, and may call it forth to execute the law.