§ 36-1-9. Vacancies in general state offices.
In case of a vacancy in the office of secretary of state, attorney general, or general treasurer occurring when the general assembly is not in session, the governor shall appoint some person to fill the vacancy until a successor elected by the general assembly is qualified to act; and in that case, as also whenever a vacancy shall occur in either of those offices during a session of the general assembly, the vacancy shall be filled by the general assembly in grand committee.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 24, § 5; G.L. 1909, ch. 30, § 5; G.L. 1923, ch. 30, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 489, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 36-1-9.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 36 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 36-1 - Appointment, Qualification, and Tenure of Officers
Section 36-1-1. - Inauguration of state officers and general assembly.
Section 36-1-2. - Engagement of office.
Section 36-1-2.1. - Transition of general officers.
Section 36-1-3. - Issuance of commissions.
Section 36-1-4. - Delivery of certificate of engagement to secretary of state.
Section 36-1-5. - Certificate of election of United States senators.
Section 36-1-6. - Tenure of officers appointed by governor.
Section 36-1-7. - Removal of officers appointed with advice and consent of senate.
Section 36-1-8. - Tenure of officers elected by general assembly.
Section 36-1-9. - Vacancies in general state offices.
Section 36-1-10. - Vacancies in offices filled by governor or grand committee.
Section 36-1-11. - Power of senate to act on nominations.
Section 36-1-12. - Time allowed for senate action on nominations — Disapproval — Withdrawal.