Idaho § 50-608 - Vacancy in office of mayor
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 50-608 — Vacancy in office of mayor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50-608. Vacancy in office of mayor
In case of a temporary vacancy in the office of mayor due to absence or disability, the president of the council shall exercise the office of mayor during such disability or temporary absence, and until the mayor shall return. When a vacancy occurs in the office of mayor by reason of death, resignation or permanent disability, the city council shall fill the vacancy from within or without the council as may be deemed in the best interests of the city, which appointee shall serve until the next general city election, at which election a mayor shall be elected for the full four (4) year term.
[50-608, added 1967, ch. 429, sec. 128, p. 1249.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 50-608
What does Idaho Statutes § 50-608 cover?
Section 50-608 ("Vacancy in office of mayor") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. 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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