Arkansas § 14-43-412 - Vacancies in other elected offices.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-43-412 — Vacancies in other elected offices., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-43-412. Vacancies in other elected offices.
In case any office of an elected officer, except council members of the ward, becomes vacant before the expiration of the regular term, then the vacancy shall be filled by the city council until a successor is duly elected and qualified. The successor shall be elected for the unexpired term at the first general election that occurs after the vacancy has happened.
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What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-43-412 cover?
Section 14-43-412 ("Vacancies in other elected offices.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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