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NRS 306.045 - Effect of resignation by public officer subject to proceedings for recall.

NV Rev Stat § 306.045 (2019) (N/A)
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If a public officer who is subject to a recall petition resigns his or her office:

1. Before the call for a special election is issued:

(a) The official with whom the petition to recall is filed shall cease any further proceedings regarding the petition;

(b) A vacancy occurs in that office; and

(c) The vacancy thereby created must be filled in the manner provided by law.

2. After the call for a special election is issued, the special election must be conducted.

(Added to NRS by 1999, 2169)

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