Under the Appointments Clause of the United States Constitution, the officeholder is nominated by the president of the United States, then appointed with the advice and consent of the United States Senate.
The Attorney General is the state's chief legal officer and is responsible for protecting the public interest of the state and its people.
The President's designation of an official who does not hold a Senate-confirmed office to serve, on a temporary basis, as Acting Attorney General was consistent with the Appointments Clause. The designation did not transform the official's position into a principal office requiring Senate confirmation.
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Governor Juliana StrattonLieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton is excited to serve Illinois as the state's 48th Lieutenant Governor.
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The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.