40-106. Commissioner, election, term; vacancy. At the general election held in 1978 and each four (4) years thereafter, there shall be elected a commissioner of insurance for the state of Kansas, whose term of office shall be four (4) years beginning on the second Monday in January next succeeding such commissioner's election. In case of a vacancy in such office the governor shall appoint some suitable person to serve for the unexpired term and until a successor is elected and qualified.
History: L. 1927, ch. 231, 40-106; L. 1976, ch. 179, § 1; January 1, 1977.
Source or prior law:
L. 1898, ch. 18, § 1; R.S. 1923, 75-902.
Law Review and Bar Journal References:
"Written Testimony of Richard E. Levy Before the House Agriculture Committee, State of Kansas," Richard E. Levy, 42 K.L.R. 265, 278 (1994).
Attorney General's Opinions:
Filling vacancy in state representative office; resignation of legislator; notice; member-elect. 90-137.
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