Montana § 2-16-635 - Officer To Remain In Office Until Results Declared -- Filling Of Vacancy
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 2-16-635 — Officer To Remain In Office Until Results Declared -- Filling Of Vacancy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-16-635. Officer To Remain In Office Until Results Declared -- Filling Of Vacancy
Officer to remain in office until results declared -- filling of vacancy. The officer named in the recall petition continues in office until the officer resigns or the results of the recall election are officially declared. If a majority of those voting on the question vote to remove the officer, the office becomes vacant and the vacancy must be filled as provided by law. However, the officer recalled may not be appointed to fill the vacancy.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 2-16-635
What does Montana Code Annotated § 2-16-635 cover?
Section 2-16-635 ("Officer To Remain In Office Until Results Declared -- Filling Of Vacancy") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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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