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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The Secretary of State shall send a notice to the Governor that a certificate of election has been issued for any of the following offices, and upon receiving the notice, the Governor shall provide to each such elected official a commission attesting to that person's election or retention:
(1) Members of the United States House of Representatives.
(2) Justices, judges, and district attorneys of the General Court of Justice.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 163. Elections and Election Laws § 163-182.16. Governor to issue commissions for certain offices - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nc/chapter-163-elections-and-election-laws/nc-gen-st-sect-163-182-16/
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