The legislature, in order to ensure continuity of state and local governmental operations in periods of emergency resulting from enemy action in the form of an attack, shall (1)forthwith provide for prompt and temporary succession to the
powers and duties of public offices, of whatever nature and whether filled by election or appointment, the incumbents of which may become unavailable for carrying on the powers and duties of such offices, and (2) adopt such other measures as may be necessary and proper for attaining the objectives of this section.
Structure Wisconsin constitution
[as amended nov. 1962, april 1969 and april 1972]
[as created nov. 1962 and amended april 1969]
As amended april 1965, april 1973, april 1977, april 1987, april 1993 and april 1999.
As amended april 1956, april 1967, april 1974, april 1977 and april 1992.
As created nov. 1871 and amended nov. 1892 and april 1993.