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 intended to ensure continuity of governance during periods of vacancy.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the new provisions do not apply to certain subsections of the existing law, specifically 3-10-3(b), 3-10-3(c), 3-10-3(d), and 3-10-3(e). The overall goal of the legislation is to streamline the process of filling vacancies and to provide a mechanism for maintaining the functions of state offices during transitional periods.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 3-10-3