Idaho § 59-1402 - Declaration of policy
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 59-1402 — Declaration of policy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59-1402. Declaration of policy
Because of the existing possibility of attack upon the United States of unprecedented size and destructiveness, and in order, in the event of such an attack, to assure continuity of government through legally constituted leadership, authority and responsibility in offices of the government of the state and its political subdivisions; to provide for the effective operation of governments during an emergency; and to facilitate the early resumption of functions temporarily suspended, it is found and declared to be necessary to provide for additional officers who can exercise the powers and discharge the duties of governor; to provide for emergency interim succession to governmental offices to this state, and its political subdivisions, in the event the incumbents thereof (and their deputies, assistants or other subordinate officers authorized, pursuant to law, to exercise all of the powers and discharge the duties of such offices-hereinafter referred to as deputy) are unavailable to perform the duties and functions of such offices; and to provide for special emergency judges who can exercise the powers and discharge the duties of judicial offices in the event regular judges are unavailable.
[59-1402, added 1961 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 2, sec. 2, p. 12.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 59-1402
What does Idaho Statutes § 59-1402 cover?
Section 59-1402 ("Declaration of policy") 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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