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§ 163-10 – Filling vacancy in office of district attorney.

163-10. Filling vacancy in office of district attorney. Any vacancy occurring in the office of district attorney for causes other than expiration of term shall be filled by appointment of the Governor. An appointee shall hold his place until the next election for members of the General Assembly that is held more than 60 days […]

§ 163-11 – Filling vacancies in the General Assembly.

163-11. Filling vacancies in the General Assembly. (a) If a vacancy shall occur in the General Assembly by death, resignation, or otherwise than by expiration of term, the Governor shall immediately appoint for the unexpired part of the term the person recommended by the political party executive committee provided by this section. The Governor shall […]

§ 163-12 – Filling vacancy in United States Senate.

163-12. Filling vacancy in United States Senate. Whenever there shall be a vacancy in the office of United States Senator from this State, whether caused by death, resignation, or otherwise than by expiration of term, the Governor shall appoint to fill the vacancy until an election shall be held to fill the office. If the […]

§ 163-13 – Filling vacancy in United States House of Representatives.

163-13. Filling vacancy in United States House of Representatives. (a) Special Election. – If at any time after expiration of any Congress and before another election, or if at any time after an election, there shall be a vacancy in this State’s representation in the House of Representatives of the United States Congress, the Governor […]

§ 163-8 – Filling vacancies in State executive offices.

163-8. Filling vacancies in State executive offices. If the office of Governor or Lieutenant Governor shall become vacant, the provisions of G.S. 147-11.1 shall apply. If the office of any of the following officers shall be vacated by death, resignation, or otherwise than by expiration of term, it shall be the duty of the Governor […]

§ 163-9 – Filling vacancies in State and district judicial offices.

163-9. Filling vacancies in State and district judicial offices. (a) Vacancies occurring in the offices of Justice of the Supreme Court, judge of the Court of Appeals, and judge of the superior court for causes other than expiration of term shall be filled by appointment of the Governor. An appointee to the office of Justice […]