(1) If the governor is sought to be recalled under this article by recall petition filed in the office of the secretary of state, the duties imposed upon the governor by this article and article XXI of the state constitution as to that recall petition shall be performed by the lieutenant governor. If the secretary of state is sought to be recalled under this article by recall petition filed in the office of the secretary of state, the duties imposed upon the secretary of state by this article and article XXI of the state constitution as to that recall petition shall be performed by the state auditor.
(2) If recall is sought of any other elected or appointed officer who is charged with responsibilities under this article, the governing body shall immediately appoint another person to perform those duties.
Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 799, § 15, effective January 1, 1993. L. 2012: Entire section amended, (HB 12-1293), ch. 236, p. 1048, § 20, effective May 29.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 12 - Recall and Vacancies in Office
§ 1-12-101. Elected Officers Subject to Recall
§ 1-12-103. Petition for Recall - Statement of Grounds
§ 1-12-104. Signatures Required for State and County Officers
§ 1-12-105. Signatures Required for School District Officers
§ 1-12-107. Designated Election Officials
§ 1-12-110. Call for Election - Cancellation of Recall Election
§ 1-12-111. Setting Date of Recall Election
§ 1-12-111.7. Recall Election Notice - Publication
§ 1-12-112. Ballots - Statement Included
§ 1-12-113. Conduct and Timing of Recall Election
§ 1-12-115. Write-in Candidates
§ 1-12-116. Sufficiency of the Recall
§ 1-12-117. Nomination of Successor - Ballot Certification
§ 1-12-118. Election of Successor
§ 1-12-118.5. Postelection Protest of Successor Candidate Qualification - Procedure
§ 1-12-119. Canvass of Votes - Notification of Results
§ 1-12-120. Cost of Recall Election
§ 1-12-120.5. Reimbursement for Recall Election Expenses
§ 1-12-121. Special Provisions
§ 1-12-122. Recalls Subject to "Fair Campaign Practices Act"