North Carolina § 120-159 - Terms; meetings.
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§ 120-159. Terms; meetings.
Members shall be appointed for terms ending June 30, 1987, and subsequently for two-year terms beginning July 1, 1987, and biennially thereafter. A member eligible when appointed may continue for the remainder of the term regardless of the member's continued eligibility for the category. The Municipal Incorporations Subcommittee shall elect a chair from its membership for a one-year term. The Subcommittee may meet on days when the members of the General Assembly are entitled to subsistence pursuant to G.S. 120-3.1 and may meet at other times upon the joint call of the cochairs. History (1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 1003, s. 1; 2011-291, s. 1.8(a).) Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2011-291, s. 1.8(a), effective June 24, 2011, in the section catchline, added "meetings"; added the subsection (a) designation, and therein, in the last sentence, substituted "Municipal Incorporations Subcommittee" for "Commission" and "chair" for "chairman"; and added subsection (b).
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 120-159
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 120-159 cover?
Section 120-159 ("Terms; meetings.") 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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