After taking an initial term of office, the governor shall appoint, from among the officers who head the principal departments of the state government or otherwise, a person to succeed to the office of lieutenant governor if the office of lieutenant governor becomes vacant. The appointment is subject to confirmation by a majority of the members of the legislature meeting in joint session. The person designated and confirmed is next in line for succession to the office of lieutenant governor, subject to the pleasure of the governor. If the person designated and confirmed is removed from or vacates the appointment, the governor shall appoint a successor subject to confirmation in the same manner as the person initially appointed.
Section: 44.19.040 44.19.042 44.19.044 44.19.045 44.19.046 44.19.048-44.19.052 44.19.054 44.19.064 44.19.070 44.19.072 44.19.074 44.19.075 44.19.076 44.19.080 44.19.082 NextLast modified: November 15, 2016