2013 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 244 - Counties: Government
NRS 244.040 - Vacancy in office of county commissioner.


NV Rev Stat § 244.040 (2013) What's This?

1. Any vacancy occurring in any board of county commissioners must be filled by appointment of the Governor. Except in Carson City, the Governor shall appoint a suitable person who is a member of the same political party as the most recent holder of the vacant office.

2. The term of office of a person appointed to the office of county commissioner does not, by virtue of the appointment, extend beyond 12 p.m. of the day preceding the first Monday of January next following the next general election.

[Part 1:80:1865; A 1869, 92; B 3070; BH 1942; C 2104; RL 1501; NCL 1935] + [Part 2:80:1865; A 1869, 92; B 3071; BH 1943; C 2105; RL 1502; NCL 1936] (NRS A 1983, 6; 1987, 2306; 1989, 242)

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