R.I. Const. art. IV, § 4
- Constitution
- Constitution of Rhode Island
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
In case of a vacancy in the office of the secretary of state, attorney-general, or general treasurer from any cause, the general assembly in grand committee shall elect some person to fill the same; provided, that if such vacancy occurs when the general assembly is not in session the governor shall appoint some person to fill such vacancy until a successor elected by the general assembly is qualified to act.
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