2012 New Hampshire Revised Statutes
Title LI - COURTS
Chapter 494-A - JUDICIAL CONDUCT COMMISSION
Section 494-A:6 - Vacancies.

    494-A:6 Vacancies. –
    I. A vacancy in the office of the commission occurs:
       (a) At the expiration of a member's term.
       (b) When a member ceases to hold the office, by submitting his or her resignation to the commission, or for some other reason.
       (c) When a non-attorney or non-judge member becomes an attorney or judge.
       (d) When an attorney member ceases to be a member of the New Hampshire bar, is elected or appointed to public office, or is appointed a judge.
       (e) When a member ceases to be domiciled in New Hampshire.
       (f) When removed by the commission as provided in RSA 494-A:16.
    II. A vacancy shall be filled by the same appointing authority. The successor shall have the same qualifications as the person who is being replaced. If the vacancy results from other than expiration of the term, the successor shall hold office for the unexpired term.

Source. 2001, 267:3, eff. July 1, 2001.