• What is the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG)?
• Who are NAAG’s members and how is it organized?
• What does an Attorney General do?
• How does one become an Attorney General?
• What are NAAG’s Committees and who is the leadership?
• When does the Association meet?
• What do the Attorneys General do at NAAG meetings?
• Can the public attend NAAG’s meetings?
• Who can register to attend NAAG meetings?
• Are there regional meetings of Attorneys General?
• What do NAAG staff members do?
• Can I file a consumer complaint with NAAG?
• Does NAAG maintain a database of consumer complaints?
• How is NAAG funded?
• What are NAAG’s goals?
• Are you a part of the U.S. Department of Justice?

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How does one become an Attorney General?

The Attorney General is popularly elected in 43 states, and is appointed by the governor in five states (Alaska, Hawaii, New Hampshire, New Jersey and Wyoming) and in the five jurisdictions of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. In Maine, the Attorney General is selected by secret ballot of the legislature, and in Tennessee, by the state Supreme Court. In the District of Columbia, the Mayor appoints the Corporation Counsel whose powers and duties are similar to those of the Attorneys General of the states and jurisdictions.