The treasurer is usually elected.
The state treasurer is Lynn Fitch. She was elected in 2011 for the 2012-2016 term.
Dan McAllister was elected San Diego County's. Treasurer-Tax Collector in November 2002 and he got re- elected for a second term in June 2006.
When the embezzling treasurer was arrested, Jim stepped in to act as interim, until a new treasurer could be elected.
It depends on the state. In some states, the state treasurer is appointed by the governor, while in others, the treasurer is elected by the people. The specific process for selecting a state treasurer varies from state to state.
Katerine O'Hay Granahan was the Treasurer of the United States in 1950. Six years later she was elected as a Senator to finish out her husband's term, after his death.
State treasurer are executive officers that are elected or appointed by the governor. There are around fourteen offices in the US but are not in all 50 states.
not appointed but elected
According to the Maine Constitution, the state treasurer is elected by a joint vote of the house and senate to a two year term. A treasurer can serve up to four two-year terms, for a total of 8 years.
The treasurer until someone else is elected or assigned
The treasurer of the State of Illinois is Dan Rutherford, a Republican. Mr. Rutherford was elected to serve in the position until 2015.
The Council of State in North Carolina is a group of elected officers, such as the State Treasurer and Secretary of State. The Cabinet is different in that its members are appointed by the Governor, not elected.
Some states still elect judges (although it's not a terribly good idea). You have the Treasurer. You're state senators or representatives are elected. They state Attorney General is elected and in my state we elect the Auditor.