North Carolina § 128-7 - 2. Qualifications for appointment to fill vacancy in elective office.
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§ 128-7. 2. Qualifications for appointment to fill vacancy in elective office.
No person is eligible for appointment to fill a vacancy in any elective office, whether State or local, unless that person would have been qualified to vote as an elector for that office if an election were to be held on the date of appointment. This section is intended to implement the provisions of Section 8 of Article VI of the Constitution. History (2007-391, s. 27(a).) Cross References. - As to disqualifications for public office, generally, see N.C. Const., Art. VI, § 8. Editor's Note. - Session Laws 2007-391, s. 27.(c), made this section effective August 19, 2007, and applicable only to appointments made on or after that date. § 128-8: Repealed by Session Laws 1981, c. 884, s. 13. § 128-9: Repealed by Session Laws 1979, c. 650.
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Section 128-7 ("2. Qualifications for appointment to fill vacancy in elective office.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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