38-384. Unavailability of other elected officers of the state or political subdivisions; appointment of temporary successor
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.
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