Idaho § 59-408 - Temporary inability of officers
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 59-408 — Temporary inability of officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59-408. Temporary inability of officers
In the event any county elective official shall be unable to serve, due to illness, injury or on account of war, war industries, job freezing or being a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States of America, it shall be the duty of the county commissioners to appoint a qualified person to temporarily discharge the duties of the office as an acting officer. If possible, the person appointed must be chosen from the same political party as that of the elective official who is unable to serve.
This appointment shall remain in full force and effect until the duly elected official shall be able to assume the duties of his office. Providing, however, that no person so appointed by the commissioners shall receive remuneration different than that which would have been received by the elective official, whose place the acting officer is filling; and provided further, that no acting officer appointed shall serve a term longer than that for which the elected official was chosen.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 59-408
What does Idaho Statutes § 59-408 cover?
Section 59-408 ("Temporary inability of officers") 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.
How do I cite Idaho § 59-408?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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