Massachusetts § 20 - Vacancies in board of registrars; temporary registrars
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 20 — Vacancies in board of registrars; temporary registrars, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20. Vacancies in board of registrars; temporary registrars
Section 20. If there is a vacancy in the board of registrars caused by death, resignation or retirement or if a member of the board of registrars is unable to perform the duties of his office, or is, at the time of any meeting of said board, absent from the city or town, the mayor or selectmen may, upon the request in writing of a majority of the remaining members of the board, appoint in writing some person to fill such vacancy temporarily, who is of the same political party as the member whose position he is appointed to fill. Such temporary registrar shall perform the duties and be subject to the requirements and penalties provided by law for a registrar of voters.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 20 cover?
Section 20 ("Vacancies in board of registrars; temporary registrars") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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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