This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to address vacancies in the offices of state officials, specifically allowing the Governor to appoint an acting official to perform the duties of the constitutional officer until the vacancy is filled. The new provision states that in the event of a vacancy in the offices of Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, Attorney General, or Commissioner of Agriculture, the Governor may appoint a temporary acting official to carry out the responsibilities of the office until a permanent appointment is made. This amendment is designed to ensure continuity in governance during periods of vacancy.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the new provisions regarding the appointment of an acting official do not apply to certain subsections of the existing law. The overall intent of the bill is to streamline the process of filling vacancies and to maintain the functionality of state offices during transitions, thereby enhancing the efficiency of state governance.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 3-10-3