The Text

That the governor shall continue in office three years, and shall, by virtue of his office, be general and commander in chief of all the militia, and admiral of the navy, of this state; that he shall have power to convene the assembly and senate on extraordinary occasions; to prorogue them from time to time, provided such prorogation shall not exceed sixty days in the space of any one year: and, at his discretion, to grant reprieves and pardons to persons convicted of crimes other than treason or murder, in which he may suspend the execution of the sentence until it shall be reported to the legislature, at their subsequent meeting, and they shall either pardon or direct the execution of the criminal, or grant a further reprieve.