Massachusetts § 6 - Vacancies

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 6 — Vacancies, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 6. Vacancies

Section 6. A vacancy in the office of chairman, secretary or treasurer or in any other office, notice of the filling of which must be filed under the provisions of section five, of a city, ward or town committee or in the membership of a ward or town committee shall be filled by such committee from among the enrolled members of the party resident in such city, ward or town, and a statement of any such change shall be filed as in the case of the officers and members first chosen. If any member shall change his residence from the city, ward or town in which he was chosen to fill said vacancy, he shall cease to be a member at the end of the calendar year during which said residence is changed.

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 6

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 6 cover?

Section 6 ("Vacancies") 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.

How do I cite Massachusetts § 6?

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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?

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