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ID S1280

Bill

Status

Passed

3/12/2014

Primary Sponsor

Resources and Environment Committee

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

Senate Bill 1280 Summary

  • Directors must maintain qualification requirements under section 43-201(3) during their term and notify other directors if circumstances change so they no longer qualify or if any disqualifying events under section 59-901 occur.

  • The remaining directors have authority to determine whether a vacancy has occurred and may allow a disqualified director to remain temporarily if necessary to conduct district affairs, but the disqualified director cannot remain after the next regular election.

  • Remaining directors shall fill vacancies by appointing a qualified elector residing within the division where the vacancy occurred, who must take the official oath and execute a bond if required, and shall hold office until the next regular election.

  • A person appointed to fill a vacancy possesses all rights and powers of the office and is subject to all liabilities, duties, and obligations associated with that office.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide for the determination of whether a vacancy has occurred, to provide a procedure upon determination that a vacancy has occurred, to provide for temporary continuation of service and to provide that a person filling a vacancy shall possess all rights and power and is subject to all liabilities, duties and obligations of the office.

IRRIGATION DISTRICTS

Last Action

Signed by Governor on 03/12/14 Session Law Chapter 70 Effective: 07/01/2014

3/12/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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