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MO HB2086

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/29/2012

Primary Sponsor

Steve Hodges

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires each elected county official to appoint a deputy within thirty days of taking office
  • Deputy must meet the same qualifications as the elected official and serve as interim replacement for any vacancy due to illness, removal, refusal to act, resignation, or death
  • Applies to twelve county offices: commissioners, clerk, collector, assessor, treasurer, auditor, prosecuting attorney, sheriff, coroner, recorder of deeds, surveyor, and public administrator
  • Deputy assumes full duties and responsibilities of the elected official until the vacancy is permanently filled as provided by law

Legislative Description

Requires each elected county official to appoint a deputy to serve as the interim county official in the event of a vacancy in the office until the vacancy is filled by the Governor as provided by law

Last Action

Referred: Elections (H)

4/18/2012

Committee Referrals

Elections4/18/2012

Full Bill Text

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