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NC H55

Bill

Status

Passed

8/28/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Elmore

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Session

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

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