and of all amendments to it, all books, records, maps, registers, and other papers pertaining to his office, until turned over to the Hall of Archives. Certificates of nomination for State officers are filed in his office. He is required to publish and distribute the Official Register, which contains much valuable information relative to the State of Towa. His duties are many and varied; and a number of minor officials are under his supervision. His term of office is two years, and his compensation is $4000 annually, but he receives no additional pay as a member of the Executive Council.
The Auditor of State.This official is the bookkeeper and accountant of the State of Iowa. He keeps an account of all revenues, funds, and incomes of the State, and of all disbursements. He draws all warrants on the State Treasurer in accordance with law. He reports to the Governor biennially all revenues, funds, income, taxable property, and other resources of the State. He apportions the interest of the permanent school fund among the several counties of the State. He has supervision of insurance, banking, municipal accounting, loan and trust companies, and building and loan associations. Claims against the State are presented to him for settlement. His term of office is two years, and his compensation is $4000 per year.
The Treasurer of State receives and disburses the State revenues. However, he pays no money out of the State treasury except on warrants properly drawn by the State Auditor. With the advice and approval of the Ex-
