To be elected state treasurer, a person must have been a qualified voter, permanently resident in the state of Minnesota at least 30 days prior to the election, and at least 21 years of age.
[1] In the event of a vacancy in the office of the state treasurer, the governor was empowered to appoint a successor to serve the balance of the term.
[2] The state treasurer could also be recalled by the voters or removed from office through an impeachment trial.
[6] A 1998 constitutional amendment abolished the position of state treasurer, effective January 6, 2003.
[7] The functions of the office were transferred to the commissioner of finance, who is appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Minnesota Senate.