California · Government Code

GOV §1777: After filing his official oath and bond, any person elected or appointed to fill a vacancy possesses all the rights and powers and is subject to all the liabilities, duties, and obligations of the off

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A person elected or appointed to fill a vacant office gains all rights, powers, duties, liabilities, and obligations of that office after filing their oath and bond.

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After filing his official oath and bond, any person elected or appointed to fill a vacancy possesses all the rights and powers and is subject to all the liabilities, duties, and obligations of the officer whose vacancy he fills.

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