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NC H55
Bill
Status
Passed
8/28/2019
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Elmore
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AI Summary
- Amends G.S. 162-5.1 to add Cleveland County to the list of 43 counties where specific procedures govern sheriff vacancy filling
- County commissioners must consult the county executive committee of the sheriff's political party before filling a vacancy, and shall elect the party's recommended candidate if provided within 30 days
- County coroner executes sheriff duties until a replacement is elected; in counties without a coroner, the chief deputy sheriff or senior deputy performs these duties
- Regular deputy sheriffs continue performing their duties with full authority during the vacancy interim period
- Effective immediately upon enactment and applies to vacancies occurring on or after the date of passage (August 28, 2019)
Legislative Description
Cleveland County/Sheriff Vacancies
Last Action
Ch. SL 2019-206
8/28/2019
Committee Referrals
Rules and Operations of the Senate8/20/2019
Redistricting and Elections8/13/2019
Rules and Operations of the Senate5/2/2019
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/10/2019
State and Local Government2/13/2019
Full Bill Text
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