§ 5. In case of the removal of the governor from office or of his or
her death or resignation, the lieutenant-governor shall become governor
for the remainder of the term.

In case the governor-elect shall decline to serve or shall die, the
lieutenant-governor-elect shall become governor for the full term.

In case the governor is impeached, is absent from the state or is
otherwise unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office of
governor, the lieutenant-governor shall act as governor until the
inability shall cease or until the term of the governor shall expire.

In case of the failure of the governor-elect to take the oath of
office at the commencement of his or her term, the
lieutenant-governor-elect shall act as governor until the governor shall
take the oath.