38-384. Unavailability of other elected
officers of the state or political subdivisions; appointment of
temporary successor
In the event of an attack after which any duly elected officer of the state or of
any political subdivision thereof, or his legal successor, if any, are unavailable to
serve due to death or for other reasons, the legislating body of the state or the
respective political subdivision in emergency session shall designate a temporary
successor if required to maintain continuity of its civil government. Such temporary
successor shall serve until such time as conditions permit compliance with constitutional
mandates for filling vacancies. Such designee shall be of the same political party as
the duly elected official and he is authorized to exercise full powers and duties of the
office during his temporary appointment.
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