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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Following a member's election, the Secretary of the Senate or the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives, whichever is appropriate, shall distribute to the member information regarding the member's responsibilities under this chapter and a form to make the designation under § 1704 of this title.
(b) The designation of an emergency interim successor becomes effective when the member making the designation under § 1704 or § 1706 of this title files with the Secretary of State and the Director of the Division of Legislative Services all of the following information:
(1) The successor's name.
(2) Contact information, including address, home and mobile phone number, and electronic mail address.
(3) Rank in order of succession.
(c) The removal of an emergency interim successor or change in order of succession becomes effective when the member so acting files this information with the Secretary of State and the Director of the Division of Legislative Services.
(d) The Secretary of State shall inform the Governor, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency, and all emergency interim successors of all such designations, removals, and changes in order of succession.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 29. State Government § 1707. Recording and publication - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-29-state-government/de-code-sect-29-1707/
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