New Hampshire Statutes
§ 41:56 — Powers of Selectmen During Vacancy
New Hampshire § 41:56
JurisdictionNew Hampshire
Title IIITOWNS, CITIES, VILLAGE DISTRICTS, AND UNINCORPORATED PLACES
Ch. 41CHOICE AND DUTIES OF TOWN OFFICERS
SubdivisionVacancies in Town Offices
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Bluebook
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 41:56 (2026).
Text
If any town fails to choose agents, overseers of the public welfare, firewards or any of them, or there is a vacancy in any of such offices, the selectmen shall discharge the duties and have the powers of such offices until the same are filled by election or appointment, as provided by law.
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Legislative History
RS 34:4. CS 36:4. GS 37:4. GL 40:4. PS 43:40. PL 47:44. RL 59:50. RSA 41:56. 1957, 198:3.
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Bluebook (online)
New Hampshire § 41:56, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/nh/41/41%3A56.