Louisiana § RS 40:533 - Vacancies in local authorities
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:533 — Vacancies in local authorities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:533. Vacancies in local authorities
Any vacancy in an unexpired term shall be filled for the remainder of the term. Vacancies shall be filled by the same authority and in the same manner as the original appointment.
Amended by Acts 1950, No. 401, §28; Acts 1952, No. 127, §15; Acts 1954, No. 80, §1; Acts 1997, No. 1188, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:533 cover?
Section RS 40:533 ("Vacancies in local authorities") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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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