Tennessee § 16-18-204 - Vacancies.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 16-18-204 — Vacancies., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-18-204. Vacancies.
A vacancy in the office of the popularly elected city judge shall be filled by appointment by the governing body. The person appointed, however, may serve only until the next regular August general state election. At this election, a person shall be elected to serve any unexpired term if the full term is not to be filled at the election. In the temporary absence or inability of the city judge, the governing body shall appoint a qualified person to serve until the judge's return. Acts 1993, ch. 115, § 1. Attorney General Opinions. “City election” under city charter construed as November elections, OAG 98-0103 (6/8/98).
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Section 16-18-204 ("Vacancies.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. 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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