28.190. Vacancy--governor's duties. - Missouri Statutes

Vacancy--governor's duties.

28.190. In case of death, resignation, removal from office,impeachment or vacancy from any cause in the office of secretaryof state, the governor shall immediately appoint a qualifiedperson to fill such vacancy for the remainder of the term inwhich such vacancy occurred and until his successor is elected orappointed, commissioned and qualified; and the governor shalltake charge of the office and superintend its business until suchperson is appointed, commissioned and qualified; except that incase of impeachment, the governor shall appoint a qualifiedperson to serve only until such impeachment is determined, whenthe suspended officer, if acquitted, shall be reinstated inoffice, or if the suspended officer is convicted, a newappointment shall be made by the governor as in the case of othervacancies.

(RSMo 1939 § 13009, A.L. 1945 p. 1724, A. 1949 S.B. 1011)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 11387; 1919 § 11628; 1909 § 11199