Pennsylvania Act 1874-132 — STATE OFFICIALS, VACANCIES IN OFFICE

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STATE OFFICIALS, VACANCIES IN OFFICE
                  Act of May 15, 1874, P.L. 205, No. 132              Cl. 65
                                  AN ACT

     To provide for the appointment of officers to fill vacancies in
        cases not otherwise provided for by the constitution or laws
        of this commonwealth.

        Section 1.  Governor to fill vacancies not otherwise provided
     for
        That in case of a vacancy happening by death, resignation or
     otherwise, in any office created by the Constitution or laws of
     this Commonwealth, and where provision is not already made by
     said Constitution and laws to fill said vacancy, it shall be the
     duty of the Governor to appoint a suitable person to fill such
     office, who shall be confirmed by the Senate, if in session, and
     who shall continue therein and discharge the duties thereof till
     the first Monday of January next succeeding the first general
     election which shall occur three or more months after the
     happening of such vacancy. 1874, May 15, P.L. 205, sec. 1.