All officers hereafter appointed by the governor and council, excepting judicial and military officers, and those whose terms are otherwise fixed by law, shall hold office for 5 years and be commissioned accordingly.
RSA 92:1
Const. II, 73. RS 15:3. CS 15:3. GS 17:3. GL 18:3. PS 19:3. PL 18 :3. RL 26:3.