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1999 SESSION

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HB 1610 Prince William Co.; vacancies on board of supervisors or school board.

Introduced by: Michele B. McQuigg | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED: (all summaries)

County executive form of government; vacancies on board of supervisors. Requires an immediate special election to fill a vacancy on the board in Prince William County (described by form of government). The bill provides that the judge of the circuit court shall order the election within 15 days of the vacancy and set an election date within 45 to 60 days of the order with certain restrictions. The local electoral board shall set the candidate filing deadline for the special election. There shall not be a temporary appointment by the remaining board members to fill the vacancy pending the election. However, if the vacancy occurs within the 180 days before the expiration of the term of the office, there shall be no special election, and the remaining board members shall appoint a new member to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term.


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