38-300. Temporary vacancy resulting from
military service; elective office
Notwithstanding section 38-291, paragraph 7, if a person serving in an elective
office of this state other than the governor, or a political subdivision of this state
receives orders for active military duty and the period of active duty is projected to
continue for at least three months but less than the remainder of the officer's term of
office, the office may be temporarily vacated. A temporary replacement may be appointed
in the same manner as prescribed by law for a permanent replacement. The temporary
appointee shall serve until the officer returns from active military duty or until the
expiration of the officer's term of office, whichever occurs first.
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