Sec. 616.023. DESIGNATION OF EMERGENCY INTERIM SUCCESSOR TO LOCAL OFFICER. (a) This section applies only to a local office for which the governing body of the local governmental entity may determine by ordinance or resolution the manner in which a vacancy is filled or temporary appointment is made.
(b) The governing body of the local governmental entity may enact a resolution or an ordinance providing for the designation under this chapter of emergency interim successors to local officers.
(c) In this section, "local governmental entity" includes a municipality or county.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees
Subtitle A - Provisions Generally Applicable to Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 616 - Emergency Interim Public Office Succession
Subchapter B. Emergency Interim Successors
Section 616.021. Powers and Duties of Emergency Interim Successor
Section 616.023. Designation of Emergency Interim Successor to Local Officer
Section 616.024. Term of Designation
Section 616.026. Termination of Powers and Duties by Legislature