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2006 SESSION
HB 884 Special elections; fill vacancies in constitutional offices.
Introduced by: H. Morgan Griffith | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Elections; special elections to fill vacancies in constitutional offices; absences. Provides that the absence from the county or city of a constitutional officer because of service in the armed forces does not create a vacancy in the office unless the officer provides written notice of his resignation. The bill further provides that the power to relieve the officer of his duties or powers during an absence remains the sole prerogative of the officer unless waived by him in writing.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Elections; special elections to fill vacancies in constitutional offices; absences. Provides that the absence from the county or city of a constitutional officer because of service in the armed forces or for any other reason does not create a vacancy in the office unless the officer provides written notice of his resignation. The bill further provides that the power to relieve the officer of his duties or powers during an absence remains the sole prerogative of the officer unless waived by him in writing.