Colorado § 24-50-402 - Appointment by outgoing officers prohibited.
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§ 24-50-402. Appointment by outgoing officers prohibited.
No state, county, or city appointive office, the term of which expires on or after the time fixed by law for the qualification of the officer having the authority to make such appointment, shall be filled by the outgoing appointing officer.
Source: L. 72: R&RE, p. 180, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 26-3-2.
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What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 24-50-402 cover?
Section 24-50-402 ("Appointment by outgoing officers prohibited.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. 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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