the Speaker, if they have not previously taken the oath.

Q. By whom are the other officers appointed?

A. By the Speaker, except those in the department of the Clerk; he
having power to appoint his own deputies.

THE SENATE.

Q. Who is the presiding officer in the Senate?

A. The Lieutenant-Governor, and he is called the President of the
Senate.

DUTIES.

Q. What are some of the duties of the State Senate?

I. To elect the remaining officers, whose names and duties are
about the same as in the Assembly.

II. To have co-ordinate jurisdiction with the Assembly in enacting
laws

III. To act as a court for the trial of impeachments, associated
with the judges of the Court of Appeals, and the President of the
Senate.

IV. To confirm or reject appointments made by the Governor.