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 the Governor may appoint a temporary acting official for the offices of Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, Attorney General, or Commissioner of Agriculture in the event of a vacancy. This appointment is to ensure that the responsibilities of the office are maintained until a permanent appointment is made.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the new provisions do not apply to certain subsections of the existing law. The overall aim of the bill is to streamline the process of filling vacancies in state offices and ensure continuity in governance by allowing for temporary appointments while the formal appointment process is underway.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 3-10-3