CO Const., Article XVII, Section 3

Officers - how chosen. The governor shall appoint all general, field and staff officers and commission them. Each company shall elect its own officers, who shall be commissioned by the governor; but if any company shall fail to elect such officers within the time prescribed by law, they may be appointed by the governor. Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 73. Cross references: For oath of officers, see § 28-4-113.