Setting in System Preferences resets itself?

This is odd. I happened to stumble across this while trying to figure out why my iMac would not auto sleep (solved). I have come to notice that any time I restart or shut down when I go into the Energy Saver settings in System Preferences, the padlock in the lower left corner is unlocked. At first I thought I had just forgotten to lock it last time, but I was sure I hadn't so I checked and sure enough it unlocks every time I reboot or shut down then restart. It doesn't seem to be causing any other issues but I'm wondering why this is happening. Any ideas anyone?
Thanks,
Rich

Hello,Sorry but Neil is partially incorrect,in System Preferences click on Security and make sure "Require password to unlock each System Preference pane"is checked off.Once this is checked off then everything will stay locked regardless if you log in or out of your Admin. account.
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Message was edited by: RMT07Sorry you are correct I read that all wrong my mistake

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