Whenever any vacancy shall occur in the office of any state officer, the Governor shall fill the same by granting a commission, which shall expire at the next general election by the people and upon the qualification of a successor, at which election such officer shall be chosen for the balance of the unexpired term.
NRS 283.110
Vacancy in state office filled by Governor; term of appointee
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case State ex rel. Masto v. Montero (2008)
Most recently applied in State ex rel. Masto v. Montero (July 2008)
[Part 48:108:1866; B § 2646; BH § 1683; C § 1829; RL § 2812; NCL § 4812]
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