§ 7809. Removal of designees.
§ 7809. Removal of designees. Until an individual who is designated as an emergency interim successor is authorized to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of an office, the individual serves at the pleasure of the designating authority and may be removed or replaced by the designating authority at any time, with or without […]
§ 7810. Disputes.
§ 7810. Disputes. The Governor or other official authorized under the Delaware Constitution to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the office of Governor shall settle any dispute concerning a question of fact arising under this chapter with respect to an office in the executive branch of the state government. The Governor’s decision […]
§ 7701. Proclamation of emergency temporary location of the seat of government.
§ 7701. Proclamation of emergency temporary location of the seat of government. (a) For purposes of this subchapter: (1) “Attack” means any action or series of actions causing, or which may cause, substantial damage or injury to persons or property by any means, including through biological, chemical, radiological, or nuclear means or through the use […]
§ 7702. Legality of acts.
§ 7702. Legality of acts. While the seat of government remains at the emergency temporary location established under § 7701(b) of this title, all official acts that are required by law to be performed in Dover by any officer, agency, department, or authority of this State, including the convening and meeting of the General Assembly […]
§ 7703. Conflict with other laws.
§ 7703. Conflict with other laws. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary or in conflict with this subchapter, this subchapter controls and is supreme if it is employed as provided in this subchapter. 29 Del. C. 1953, § 7703; 53 Del. Laws, c. 137; 81 Del. Laws, c. 449, § 25;
§ 7721. Purpose; establishment of new location.
§ 7721. Purpose; establishment of new location. (a) For purposes of this subchapter: (1) “Attack” means any action or series of actions causing, or which may cause, substantial damage or injury to persons or property by any means, including through biological, chemical, radiological, or nuclear means or through the use of other weapons, technologies, or […]
§ 7722. Legality of acts.
§ 7722. Legality of acts. While the political subdivision’s public business is being conducted at the emergency temporary location established under § 7721(b) of this section, the governing body and other officers of the political subdivision shall have and possess and shall exercise, at such location, all of the executive, legislative, and judicial powers and […]
§ 7723. Conflict with other laws.
§ 7723. Conflict with other laws. Notwithstanding any law of this State, municipal charter, or ordinance of a political subdivision of this State to the contrary or in conflict with this subchapter, this subchapter controls and is supreme if it is employed as provided in this subchapter. 29 Del. C. 1953, § 7723; 53 Del. […]
§ 7801. Short title.
§ 7801. Short title. This chapter is known and may be cited as the “Emergency Interim Executive Succession Act.” 29 Del. C. 1953, § 7801; 54 Del. Laws, c. 108; 81 Del. Laws, c. 449, § 29;
§ 7802. Statement of policy.
§ 7802. Statement of policy. The General Assembly finds and declares that in the event of an emergency event, it is necessary to provide for emergency interim succession to governmental offices of this State, and its political subdivisions, if the incumbents of these offices or the deputies of these incumbents are unavailable to perform the […]