Opinion of the Justices

The following resolution was adopted by the Governor and Council December 5, 1973, and filed in this court on December 6, 1973:

*676“WHEREAS, as of December 1, 1973, the resignation of former Commissioner of the Department of Health and Welfare Gerard Zeiller became effective; and

“WHEREAS, said Commissioner has vacated his office and with it the authority and responsibility to authorize the signing of checks and other financial documents; and

“WHEREAS, pursuant to RSA 126-A:5, an acting commissioner, the Director of the Division of Welfare, had been serving in the capacity of Commissioner; and

“WHERE…