Nevada § 244.040 - Vacancy in office of county commissioner; exception
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 244.040 — Vacancy in office of county commissioner; exception, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 244.040. Vacancy in office of county commissioner; exception
1. Any vacancy occurring in any board of county commissioners must be filled by appointment
of the Governor. Except in Carson City, the Governor shall appoint a suitable person who is a member
of the same political party as the most recent holder of the vacant office. 2. Except in Carson City, the term of office of a person appointed to the office of
county commissioner does not, by virtue of the appointment, extend beyond 12 p.m.
of the day preceding the first Monday of January next following the next general election.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 244.040 cover?
Section 244.040 ("Vacancy in office of county commissioner; exception") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. 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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