There shall be a state treasurer, who shall be elected by the joint vote of both houses of the general assembly, and shall hold office for the term of two (2) years, and until a successor is elected and qualified.
Code 1858, §§ 222, 812 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 27, §§ 1, 13); Shan., §§ 270, 1136; Code 1932, §§ 214, 1903; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-501.