2-16-635. Officer to remain in office until results declared -- filling of vacancy. The officer named in the recall petition continues in office until the officer resigns or the results of the recall election are officially declared. If a majority of those voting on the question vote to remove the officer, the office becomes vacant and the vacancy must be filled as provided by law. However, the officer recalled may not be appointed to fill the vacancy.
History: En. Sec. 17, I.M. No. 73, approved November 2, 1976; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 364, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 59-628; amd. Sec. 118, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 2. Government Structure and Administration
2-16-603. Officers subject to recall -- grounds for recall
2-16-604. through 2-16-610 reserved
2-16-611. Method of removal cumulative
2-16-612. Persons qualified to petition -- penalty for false signatures
2-16-613. Limitations on recall petitions
2-16-614. Number of electors required for recall petition
2-16-615. Filing of recall petitions -- mandamus for refusal
2-16-616. Form of recall petition
2-16-617. Form of circulation sheets
2-16-619. Submission of circulation sheets -- certification of signatures
2-16-620. County clerk to verify signatures
2-16-621. Notification to officer -- statement of justification
2-16-622. Resignation of officer -- proclamation of election
2-16-623. through 2-16-630 reserved
2-16-631. Notice of recall election
2-16-632. Conduct of special elections
2-16-634. Expenses of election
2-16-635. Officer to remain in office until results declared -- filling of vacancy