Maine Treasurer
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| Maine Treasurer | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Nonpartisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Compensation: | $109,325 |
| 2025 FY Budget: | $375,840,825 |
| Term limits: | Four two-year terms |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | Two years |
| Authority: | Maine Constitution, Article V, Part III, Section I |
| Selection Method: | Elected biennially by secret ballot of the legislature |
| Current Officeholder | |
Maine Treasurer
Joseph Perry | |
| Other Maine Executive Offices | |
| Governor • Secretary of State • Attorney General • Treasurer • Auditor • Commissioner of Education • Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Commissioner • Superintendent of Insurance • Labor Commissioner • Public Utilities Commission | |
The Maine State Treasurer is a constitutionally established state executive position in the Maine state government. The office is in charge of recording, collecting and investing all state money. Main duties include debt management, cash management, trust fund administration, and unclaimed property administration.[1]
Current officeholder[edit]
The current Maine Treasurer is Joseph Perry (nonpartisan). Perry assumed office in 2025. On December 3, 2024, the Maine State Legislature elected Perry to succeed Henry Beck as treasurer of Maine.[2]
Authority[edit]
The state Constitution addresses the office of the treasurer in Article V, Part III, the Executive Department.[3]
Under Article V, Part III, Section I:
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The Treasurer shall be chosen biennially, at the first session of the Legislature, by joint ballot of the Senators, and Representatives in convention. |
Qualifications[edit]
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Appointments[edit]
The Maine State Treasurer is elected biennially by secret ballot of the legislature. It is one of the first tasks of each newly-sworn in legislature.[1]
Term limits[edit]
The treasurer is limited to four two-year terms.[3]
Vacancies[edit]
Vacancies are addressed under Article V, Part III, Section 1-A. If a vacancy occurs the deputy treasurer fills the role until a new treasurer can be elected by the legislature.[3]
Duties[edit]
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Divisions[edit]
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State budget[edit]
- See also: Maine state budget and finances
The Office of Treasurer of State's budget for fiscal year 2025 was $375,840,825.[4]
Compensation[edit]
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
2023[edit]
In 2023, the officer's salary was $109,325, according to the Council of State Governments.[5]
2022[edit]
In 2022, the officer's salary was $101,130, according to the Council of State Governments.[6]
2021[edit]
In 2021, the treasurer received a salary of $94,577, according to the Council of State Governments.[7]
2020[edit]
In 2020, the treasurer received a salary of $79,518, according to the Council of State Governments.[8]
2019[edit]
In 2019, the treasurer received a salary of $79,518, according to the Council of State Governments.[9]
2018[edit]
In 2018, the treasurer received a salary of $89,149, according to the Council of State Governments.[10]
2017[edit]
In 2017, the treasurer received a salary of $82,534, according to the Council of State Governments.[11]
2016[edit]
In 2016, the treasurer received a salary of $79,419, according to the Council of State Governments.[12]
2015[edit]
In 2015, the treasurer received a salary of $70,658, according to the Council of State Governments.[13]
2014[edit]
In 2014, the treasurer was paid an estimated $69,264, according to the Council of State Governments.[14]
2013[edit]
In 2013, the treasurer was paid an estimated $69,264, according to the Council of State Governments.[15]
2012[edit]
In 2012, the treasurer was paid an estimated $69,264, according to the Council of State Governments.[16]
Historical officeholders[edit]
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Contact information[edit]
Mailing address:
39 State House Station
Burton M. Cross Office Building, 3rd floor
111 Sewall Street
Augusta, Maine 04333-0039
Phone: 207-624-7477
Fax: 207-287-2367
Email: state.treasurer@maine.gov
See also[edit]
External links[edit]
Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Maine State Treasurer, "About Us," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Maine Morning Star, "Two contested races for Maine’s constitutional officers to be decided this week," December 4, 2024
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Maine State Legislature, "Constitution of the State of Maine," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Maine Legislature, "2024-2025 Biennium," accessed January 17, 2025
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2023 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 15, 2025
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2022 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," provided to Ballotpedia by CSG personnel
- ↑ Issuu, "The Book of the States 2021," accessed September 22, 2022
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2020," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2019," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2018," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2017," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2016," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2015," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Table 4.11 Selected state administrative officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Table 4.11 Selected state administrative officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 20, 2021
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