Rhode Island Const. art. IV, § 4

Rhode Island Constitution

Article IV, § 4 — Temporary appointment to fill vacancies in office of secretary of state, attorney-general, or general trea surer

Rhode Island Const. art. IV, § 4 (Temporary appointment to fill vacancies in office of secretary of state, attorney-general, or general trea surer) — published by Counsel Stack Legal Research, free access to 12M+ legal documents.

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R.I. Const. art. IV, § 4.

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In case of a vacancy in the office of the secretary of state, attorney- general, or general treasurer from any cause, the general assembly in grand committee shall elect some person to fill the same; provided, that if such vacancy occurs when the general assembly is not in session the governor shall appoint some person to fill such vacancy until a successor elected by the general assembly is qualified to act.

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In case of a vacancy in the office of the secretary of state, attorney- general, or general treasurer from any cause, the general assembly in grand committee shall elect some person to fill the same; provided, that if such vacancy occurs when the general assembly is not in session the governor shall appoint some person to fill such vacancy until a successor elected by the general assembly is qualified to act.