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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Except for those townships that the boards of county commissioners have determined do not require an office of constable, if any vacancy exists or occurs in the office of constable in any township:
1. The clerk of the board of county commissioners shall certify the vacancy to the Secretary of State not later than 10 days after the vacancy occurs; and
2. The board of county commissioners shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy pursuant to NRS 245.170 not later than 60 days after the vacancy occurs.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 20. Counties and Townships: Formation, Government and Officers § 258.030. Vacancy when office not abolished: Applicable law governing appointment - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-20-counties-and-townships-formation-government-and-officers/nv-rev-st-258-030/
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