Arizona Laws 38-384. Unavailability of other elected officers of the state or political subdivisions; appointment of temporary successor
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In the event of an attack after which any duly elected officer of the state or of any political subdivision thereof, or his legal successor, if any, are unavailable to serve due to death or for other reasons, the legislating body of the state or the respective political subdivision in emergency session shall designate a temporary successor if required to maintain continuity of its civil government. Such temporary successor shall serve until such time as conditions permit compliance with constitutional mandates for filling vacancies. Such designee shall be of the same political party as the duly elected official and he is authorized to exercise full powers and duties of the office during his temporary appointment.
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 38-384
- Attack: means any action or series of actions taken by an enemy of the United States resulting in substantial damage or injury to persons or property in this state whether through sabotage, bombs, missiles, shellfire or atomic, radiological, chemical, bacteriological, biological or other means. See Arizona Laws 38-382
- Legislating body: means any branch of government of this state or of any political subdivision of this state which has the constitutional authority to enact laws, resolutions or ordinances. See Arizona Laws 38-382
- Political subdivision: means a county, city or town. See Arizona Laws 38-382