RI · constitutions
R.I. Const. art. IV, § 4
Temporary appointment to fill vacancies in office of secretary of state, attorney-general, or general treasurer
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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- rilegislature.gov
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- 2026-09-25
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- 2026-09-25
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