Wisconsin § 17.03 - Vacancies, how caused.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 17.03 — Vacancies, how caused., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17.03. Vacancies, how caused.
Except as otherwise provided, a public office is vacant when: 17.03(1) (1) The incumbent dies. 17.03(2) (2) The incumbent resigns. 17.03(3) (3) The incumbent is removed. 17.03(4) (4) The incumbent ceases to be a resident of: 17.03(4)(a) (a) This state; or 17.03(4)(b) (b) If the office is legislative, the district from which elected; or 17.03(4)(bm) (bm) If the office is a district attorney, the prosecutorial unit from which elected; or 17.03(4)(c) (c) If the office is local and elective, the county, city, village, town, district or area from which elected, except as provided in ss. 60.30 (6) , 119.08 (1) (c) and 120.05 (1) (d) ; or 17.03(4)(d) (d) If the office is local and appointive, and residency, subject to s.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 17.03
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 17.03 cover?
Section 17.03 ("Vacancies, how caused.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Wisconsin § 17.03?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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