North Carolina Statutes

§ 128-7.1 — Failure to qualify creates vacancy

North Carolina § 128-7.1
JurisdictionNorth Carolina
Ch. 128Offices and Public Officers
Art. 1General Provisions

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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 128-7.1 (2026).

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If any person who has been elected to public office (i) dies or becomes disqualified for the office before qualifying for the office, or (ii) for any reason refuses to qualify for the office, the office shall be declared vacant. Unless otherwise provided by law, such vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the authority having the power to fill vacancies as prescribed by law. (1971, c. 183.)

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