§ 1-12-121. Special Provisions
(1) If the governor is sought to be recalled under this article by recall petition filed in the office of the secretary of state, the duties imposed upon the governor by this article and article XXI of the state constitution as to that recall petition shall be performed by the lieutenant governor. If the secretary […]
§ 1-12-122. Recalls Subject to “Fair Campaign Practices Act”
Recall elections are subject to the appropriate sections of article 45 of this title. Source: L. 95: Entire section added, p. 850, § 79, effective July 1.
§ 1-12-123. Conflicts With Constitutional Requirements for Recall of State Officers or Other Elections Laws
(1) To the extent that this part 1 concerning the recall of state officers conflicts with article XXI of the state constitution, article XXI of the state constitution controls. (2) To the extent that this part 1 conflicts with other provisions of this code, this part 1 controls. Source: L. 97: Entire section added, p. […]
§ 1-12-201. Vacancies in Office of United States Senator
(1) When a vacancy occurs in the office of United States senator from this state, the governor shall make a temporary appointment to fill the vacancy until it is filled by election. (2) When a vacancy occurs, the governor shall direct the secretary of state to include in the general election notice for the next […]
§ 1-12-202. Vacancies in Office of Representative in Congress
Except as provided in section 1-4-401.5, when any vacancy occurs in the office of representative in congress from this state, the governor shall set a day to hold a congressional vacancy election to fill the vacancy and cause notice of the election to be given as required in part 2 of article 5 of this […]
§ 1-12-203. Vacancies in General Assembly
(1) In the event of a vacancy in the general assembly caused by the death or resignation of a member who has been sworn into office, caused by the death or resignation of a member who has been elected to a seat but who has not yet been sworn into office, or caused by a […]
§ 1-12-204. Vacancies in State and District Offices
All vacancies in any state office and in the office of district attorney shall be filled by appointment by the governor until the next general election after the vacancy occurs, when the vacancy shall be filled by election. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 801, § 15, effective January 1, 1993. Editor’s note: This […]
§ 1-12-205. Vacancies in County Offices
All vacancies in any county office, except that of county commissioner, shall be filled by appointment by the board of county commissioners of the county in which the vacancy occurs, until the next general election, at which time the vacancy shall be filled by election. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 801, § 15, […]
§ 1-12-206. Vacancies in the Office of County Commissioner
(1) In case of a vacancy occurring in the office of county commissioner, a vacancy committee constituted as provided in this section shall, by a majority vote of its members present at a meeting called for the purpose, fill the vacancy by appointment within ten days after the occurrence of the vacancy. The meeting shall […]
§ 1-12-207. Vacancies on Nonpartisan Boards
(1) Any vacancy on a nonpartisan board shall be filled by appointment by the remaining director or directors. The appointee shall meet all of the qualifications for holding the office. The appointee shall serve until the next regular election, at which time any remaining unexpired portion of the term shall be filled by election. If […]