Delaware § 1707 - Recording and publication.
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§ 1707. Recording and publication.
(a) Following a member’s election, the Secretary of the Senate or the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives, whichever is appropriate, shall distribute to the member information regarding the member’s responsibilities under this chapter and a form to make the designation under § 1704 of this title.
(b) The designation of an emergency interim successor becomes effective when the member making the designation under § 1704 or § 1706 of this title files with the Secretary of State and the Director of the Division of Legislative Services all of the following information:
(1) The successor’s name.
(2) Contact information, including address, home and mobile phone number, and electronic mail address.
(3) Rank in order of succession.
(c) The removal of an emergency interim successor or change in order of succession becomes effective when the member so acting files this information with the Secretary of State and the Director of the Division of Legislative Services.
(d) The Secretary of State shall inform the Governor, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency, and all emergency interim successors of all such designations, removals, and changes in order of succession.
29 Del. C. 1953, § 1707; 53 Del. Laws, c. 140; 81 Del. Laws, c. 449, § 14; 84 Del. Laws, c. 255, § 44;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 1707
What does Delaware Code § 1707 cover?
Section 1707 ("Recording and publication.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. 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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