New Hampshire § 48-21 - Section 48:21 Conflict With Charter.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 48-21 — Section 48:21 Conflict With Charter., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48-21. Section 48:21 Conflict With Charter.
Whenever the charter of any city which adopts the provisions of this subdivision provides for a commissioner of welfare on either an elective or appointive basis, or a director of human services on an elective basis or on an appointive basis other than as provided for in this subdivision, the provisions of this subdivision shall take precedence. In such case, the incumbent in such office shall hold his office for the duration of his term provided that such term shall not exceed 2 years from the date of said adoption and provided further that if a vacancy occurs in said office, the provisions of this subdivision shall take effect immediately.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 48-21 cover?
Section 48-21 ("Section 48:21 Conflict With Charter.") is part of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Hampshire. 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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