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    Vacancy occurring in office of legislative appointee, during legislative recess
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    Creation and Filling of Vacancies
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  • SECTION 42
    Filling vacancies in elective offices
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    SECTION 41

    Vacancies filled by legislature

    Public Officers (PBO) CHAPTER 47, ARTICLE 3

    § 41. Vacancies filled by legislature. When a vacancy occurs or
    exists, other than by removal, in the office of comptroller or
    attorney-general, or a resignation of either such officer to take effect
    at any future day shall have been made while the legislature is in
    session, the two houses thereof, by joint ballot, shall appoint a person
    to fill such actual or prospective vacancy.