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ID Code § 59-906A (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 59 - PUBLIC OFFICERS IN GENERAL|Chapter 9 - RESIGNATIONS AND VACANCIES|Section 59-906A - BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS — VACANCIES — HOW FILLED.

59-906A. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS — VACANCIES — HOW FILLED. In the event of a vacancy on a board of county commissioners, such vacancy shall be filled as herein provided. The county central committee of the same political party, if any, of the former member whose seat is vacant shall submit, within fifteen (15) days, a list of three (3) nominations to the governor. The governor shall fill the vacancy by appointment from the list of three (3) nominations within fifteen (15) days. If no appointment has been made within fifteen (15) days, the county central committee shall designate one (1) of the three (3) nominees to fill the vacancy. The vacancy shall be so filled until the expiration of the term in which the vacancy occurs. The county central committee of the same political party, if any, of the former member, shall select a person who possesses the constitutional qualifications to fill the vacant office to which he is nominated, and who is affiliated with the same political party, if any, as the former member whose seat is vacant. Upon failure of the committee to make such selection before the expiration of the fifteen (15) day period, the governor shall within five (5) days, fill said vacancy by appointing a person having the qualifications above set forth.  History: [59-906A, added 1974, ch. 78, sec. 1, p. 1165.]
ID Code § 59-907 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 59 - PUBLIC OFFICERS IN GENERAL|Chapter 9 - RESIGNATIONS AND VACANCIES|Section 59-907 - PROSECUTING ATTORNEY — VACANCY — RESIDENCY — CONTRACTING WITH ANOTHER PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.

59-907. PROSECUTING ATTORNEY — VACANCY — RESIDENCY — CONTRACTING WITH ANOTHER PROSECUTING ATTORNEY. (1) In the event a vacancy exists and there are three (3) or fewer resident attorneys in the county who are willing and qualified to perform the functions of prosecuting attorney as set forth in chapter 26, title 31, Idaho Code, the board of county commissioners may appoint and/or contract with an attorney from outside the county to perform the duties of prosecuting attorney for the balance of the unexpired term or such shorter period as the board of county commissioners shall determine. (2) A county may contract for prosecutorial services with another prosecuting attorney provided that: (a) The circumstances of subsection (1) of this section have occurred; (b) The boards of county commissioners of both affected counties adopt resolutions so authorizing the prosecutor to fill the vacancy or appointment and/or contract; and (c) The length of the term of appointment or contract complies with subsection (1) of this section. (3) Subsection (2) of this section shall operate as a limited exception to that portion of section 31-2601, Idaho Code, that prohibits a prosecuting attorney from holding any other county office.  History: [59-907, added 1988, ch. 295, sec. 2, p. 936; am. 1996, ch. 158, sec. 1, p. 501; am. 2006, ch. 115, sec. 1, p. 314.]
ID Code § 59-908 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 59 - PUBLIC OFFICERS IN GENERAL|Chapter 9 - RESIGNATIONS AND VACANCIES|Section 59-908 - RESIDENCE OF APPOINTED COMMISSIONER.

59-908. RESIDENCE OF APPOINTED COMMISSIONER. Whenever the governor appoints a county commissioner to fill a vacancy in any county, he shall appoint a person who is a resident of the commissioner district of the county in which the vacancy exists.  History: [(59-908) 1899, p. 67, sec. 10; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 323; C.S., sec. 460; I.C.A., sec. 57-908.]
ID Code § 59-910 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 59 - PUBLIC OFFICERS IN GENERAL|Chapter 9 - RESIGNATIONS AND VACANCIES|Section 59-910 - UNITED STATES SENATOR — VACANCIES, HOW FILLED.

59-910. UNITED STATES SENATOR — VACANCIES, HOW FILLED. Whenever any vacancy shall occur in the office of United States senator from the state of Idaho by death, resignation or otherwise, the governor shall have the power and is hereby authorized and empowered to fill such vacancy by appointment, and the person so appointed shall hold such office until such time as a United States senator is regularly elected to fill such vacancy, at the next succeeding general election, and qualifies by virtue of such election: provided, however, that in case a vacancy occurs in the position of United States senator from the state of Idaho within thirty (30) days of any general election, no election for United States senator to fill said vacancy shall be held at such general election.  History: [(59-910) 1917, ch. 27, sec. 1, p. 68; reen. C.L., sec. 325a; C.S., sec. 463; I.C.A., sec. 57-910.]
ID Code § 59-911 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 59 - PUBLIC OFFICERS IN GENERAL|Chapter 9 - RESIGNATIONS AND VACANCIES|Section 59-911 - REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS — VACANCIES, HOW FILLED.

59-911. REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS — VACANCIES, HOW FILLED. Whenever any vacancy shall occur in the office of representative in congress from the state, it shall be the duty of the governor to appoint a day to hold an election, subject to the provisions of section 34-106, Idaho Code, to fill such vacancy, and cause notice of such election to be given as required in section 34-1406, Idaho Code.  History: [(59-911) 1890-1891, p. 57, sec. 176; reen. 1899, p. 67, sec. 11; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 326; C.S., sec. 464; I.C.A., sec. 57-911; am. 1995, ch. 118, sec. 88, p. 501.]
ID Code § 59-912 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 59 - PUBLIC OFFICERS IN GENERAL|Chapter 9 - RESIGNATIONS AND VACANCIES|Section 59-912 - VACANCIES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR — HOW FILLED.

59-912. VACANCIES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR — HOW FILLED. When any office becomes vacant, and no mode is provided by law for filling such vacancy, the governor must fill such vacancy by appointment.  History: [(59-912) R.S., sec. 434; am. R.C., sec. 327; reen. C.L., sec. 327; C.S., sec. 465; I.C.A., sec. 57-912; am. 1977, ch. 105, sec. 4, p. 225.]
ID Code § 59-913 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 59 - PUBLIC OFFICERS IN GENERAL|Chapter 9 - RESIGNATIONS AND VACANCIES|Section 59-913 - APPOINTMENTS TO BE IN WRITING.

59-913. APPOINTMENTS TO BE IN WRITING. Appointments under the provisions of this chapter shall be in writing, and continue until a successor is selected and qualified, and be filed with the secretary of state, or proper county auditor, respectively.  History: [(59-913) 1890-1891, p. 57, sec. 173; reen. 1899, p. 67, sec. 6; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 328; C.S., sec. 466; I.C.A., sec. 57-913; am. 1977, ch. 105, sec. 5, p. 225.]
ID Code § 59-914 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 59 - PUBLIC OFFICERS IN GENERAL|Chapter 9 - RESIGNATIONS AND VACANCIES|Section 59-914 - ASSUMPTION OF OFFICE — TENURE IN OFFICE.

59-914. ASSUMPTION OF OFFICE — TENURE IN OFFICE. Any of the said officers that may be elected to fill vacancies may qualify and enter upon the discharge of the duties of their offices immediately thereafter; and, they may hold the same during the unexpired term for which they were elected. Any of the said officers that may be appointed to fill vacancies may qualify and enter upon the discharge of the duties of their offices subject to the provisions of section 59-904, Idaho Code, for the term designated in the order of appointment.  History: [(59-914) 1899, p. 67, sec. 13; compiled and reen. R.C., sec. 329; reen. C.L., sec. 329; C.S., sec. 467; I.C.A., sec. 57-914; am. 1977, ch. 105, sec. 6, p. 226.]
ID Code § 59-915 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 59 - PUBLIC OFFICERS IN GENERAL|Chapter 9 - RESIGNATIONS AND VACANCIES|Section 59-915 - VACANCY IN OFFICE — POSSESSION PENDING QUALIFICATION OF SUCCESSOR.

59-915. VACANCY IN OFFICE — POSSESSION PENDING QUALIFICATION OF SUCCESSOR. When a vacancy occurs in a public office, the office and duties shall be assumed until the election or appointment and qualification of a successor as follows: (1) Of the office of the county clerk, auditor and recorder or treasurer, by the senior deputy as designated in section 31-2006, Idaho Code. If no deputy is available, then the board of county commissioners shall assume the office until the election or appointment of a successor. (2) Of any state executive officer, by the chief deputy, under the supervision of the governor.  History: [59-915, added 1991, ch. 68, sec. 2, p. 164.]
ID Code § 59-916 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 59 - PUBLIC OFFICERS IN GENERAL|Chapter 9 - RESIGNATIONS AND VACANCIES|Section 59-916 - POWERS AND DUTIES OF APPOINTEE.

59-916. POWERS AND DUTIES OF APPOINTEE. Any person elected or appointed to fill a vacancy, after filing his official oath and qualifying for the state official bond, as prescribed by chapter 8, title 59, Idaho Code, possesses all the rights and powers, and is subject to all the liabilities, duties and obligations, of the officer whose vacancy he fills.  History: [(59-916) R.S., sec. 436; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 331; C.S., sec. 469; I.C.A., sec. 57-916; am. 1971, ch. 136, sec. 37, p. 522.]
ID Code § 59-917 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 59 - PUBLIC OFFICERS IN GENERAL|Chapter 9 - RESIGNATIONS AND VACANCIES|Section 59-917 - TEMPORARY INABILITY OF OFFICERS.

59-917. TEMPORARY INABILITY OF OFFICERS. Whenever for any reason any elective official of the state, is temporarily unable to perform the duties of his office, the governor may appoint a suitable person to perform such duties temporarily as an acting officer, until the incumbent of the office shall be able to resume the performance of his duties, or a vacancy occurs in such office. The governor shall require such bonds for persons so appointed as may appear to him necessary for the protection of the state, not exceeding the bonds given by the officer in whose stead he acts. Such acting officer shall be nominated by the incumbent of the office: provided, that when the incumbent is unable or fails to so nominate, the governor may appoint without such nomination: provided further, that nothing in this section contained shall be construed to amend or repeal existing laws relating to filling vacancies in state offices. In any case involving an office, the appointment to which, at the time involved would, in case of vacancy, require the consent of the senate, the consent of the senate shall be requisite to the temporary service of the acting officer.  History: [(59-917) 1890-1891, p. 39, sec.sec. 1, 2; reen. 1899, p. 21, sec.sec. 1, 2; am. R.C., sec. 332; reen. C.L., sec. 332; C.S., sec. 470; I.C.A., sec. 57-917; am. 1945, ch. 164, sec. 4, p. 245.]
ID Code § 59-1001 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 59 - PUBLIC OFFICERS IN GENERAL|Chapter 10 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|Section 59-1001 - POSSESSION OF BOOKS AND PAPERS.

59-1001. POSSESSION OF BOOKS AND PAPERS. Every public officer is entitled to the possession of all books and papers pertaining to his office, or in the custody of a former incumbent by virtue of his office.  History: [(59-1001) R.S., sec. 440; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 333; C.S., sec. 471; I.C.A., sec. 57-1001.]
ID Code § 59-1002 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 59 - PUBLIC OFFICERS IN GENERAL|Chapter 10 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|Section 59-1002 - PROCEEDINGS TO COMPEL DELIVERY OF BOOKS AND PAPERS.

59-1002. PROCEEDINGS TO COMPEL DELIVERY OF BOOKS AND PAPERS. If any person, whether a former incumbent or another person, refuse or neglect to deliver to the actual incumbent any such books or papers, such actual incumbent may apply by petition to any court of record sitting in the county where the person so refusing or neglecting resides, or to any judge of the district court residing therein, and the court or officer applied to must proceed in a summary way, after notice to the adverse party, to hear the allegation and proofs of the parties, and to order any such books or papers to be delivered to the petitioner.  History: [(59-1002) R.S., sec. 441; am. R.C., sec. 334; reen. C.L., sec. 334; C.S., sec. 472; I.C.A., sec. 57-1002.]
ID Code § 59-1003 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 59 - PUBLIC OFFICERS IN GENERAL|Chapter 10 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|Section 59-1003 - ATTACHMENT TO ENFORCE DELIVERY OF BOOKS AND PAPERS.

59-1003. ATTACHMENT TO ENFORCE DELIVERY OF BOOKS AND PAPERS. The execution of the order and the delivery of the books and papers may be enforced by attachment as for a witness, and also, at the request of the petitioner, by a warrant directed to the sheriff or a constable of the county, commanding him to search for such books and papers, and to take and deliver them to the petitioner.  History: [(59-1003) R.S., sec. 442; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 335; C.S., sec. 473; I.C.A., sec. 57-1003.]
ID Code § 59-1004 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 59 - PUBLIC OFFICERS IN GENERAL|Chapter 10 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|Section 59-1004 - SEALS OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.

59-1004. SEALS OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. Except when otherwise specially provided by law, the seals of office of the various executive officers are those in use by such officers at the time this title takes effect, and each of such officers must at once file a description and impression of such seal in the office of the secretary of state.  History: [(59-1004) R.S., sec. 448; am. R.C., sec. 336; reen. C.L., sec. 336; C.S., sec. 474; I.C.A., sec. 57-1004.]
ID Code § 59-1005 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 59 - PUBLIC OFFICERS IN GENERAL|Chapter 10 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|Section 59-1005 - GREAT SEAL OF STATE.

59-1005. GREAT SEAL OF STATE. The design drawn and executed by Miss Emma Edwards, of Boise City, and reported and recommended by the select joint committee to devise a great seal for the state, with the Latin motto "Esto Perpetua," is adopted, and is hereby made the great seal of the state of Idaho. The painting shall serve as the model as to color and form for the center of the seal. The five-pointed star in the painting shall be within a border encircling the painting. Within the border shall be the words: Great Seal of the state of Idaho. The secretary of state, with the approval of the state board of examiners, shall have designed the appropriate encircling border and wording as herein set forth and shall have the same superimposed on a fully colored reproduction of the painting. This, when completed, shall be designated as the "Official Copy" of the great seal of the state of Idaho and shall be maintained in the office of the secretary of state.  History: [(59-1005) 1890-1891, p. 215, sec. 1; reen. 1899, p. 147, sec. 1; am. R.C., sec. 337; reen. C.L., sec. 475; I.C.A., sec. 57-1005; am. 1957, ch. 238, sec. 1, p. 568.]
ID Code § 59-1006 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 59 - PUBLIC OFFICERS IN GENERAL|Chapter 10 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|Section 59-1006 - OFFICERS MAY ADMINISTER OATHS.

59-1006. OFFICERS MAY ADMINISTER OATHS. Every executive and judicial officer may administer and certify oaths.  History: [(59-1006) R.S., sec. 450; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 338; C.S., sec. 476; I.C.A., sec. 57-1006.]
ID Code § 59-1007 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 59 - PUBLIC OFFICERS IN GENERAL|Chapter 10 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|Section 59-1007 - OFFICE HOURS.

59-1007. OFFICE HOURS. Unless otherwise provided by law, every officer must keep his office open for transaction of business from eight o’clock a.m. until 5 o’clock p.m., each day except upon Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and days upon which office closure is due to mandatory leave without pay.  History: [59-1007, R.S., sec. 452; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 339; am. 1919, ch. 8, sec. 39, p. 66; C.S., sec. 477; I.C.A., sec. 57-1007; am. 1955, ch. 126, sec. 1, p. 253; am. 2010, ch. 172, sec. 1, p. 356.]
ID Code § 59-1008 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 59 - PUBLIC OFFICERS IN GENERAL|Chapter 10 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|Section 59-1008 - SIGNATURE OF EX OFFICIO OFFICERS.

59-1008. SIGNATURE OF EX OFFICIO OFFICERS. When an officer discharges ex officio the duties of another office than that to which he is elected or appointed, his official signature and attestation must be in the name of the office the duties of which he discharges.  History: [(59-1008) R.S., sec. 453; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 340; C.S., sec. 478; I.C.A., sec. 57-1008.]
ID Code § 59-1010 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 59 - PUBLIC OFFICERS IN GENERAL|Chapter 10 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|Section 59-1010 - OFFICERS TO KEEP ACCOUNTS.

59-1010. OFFICERS TO KEEP ACCOUNTS. It shall be the duty of all state, county, city and precinct officers, who receive fees for services in an official capacity, or who receive public moneys for safekeeping, to at all times keep a public account of the same, consisting of a day book and ledger in which shall be entered all receipts of fees or moneys, with a brief statement of from whom and on what account the same were received; and a like account of all disbursements of such moneys, and to whom and on what account the same were paid. A failure to comply with the requirements of this section shall subject the offender, upon conviction, to the payment of a fine not exceeding three hundred dollars, or to imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding six (6) months, or to both such fine and imprisonment.  History: [(59-1010) 1901, p. 208, sec. 1; am. 1903, p. 282, sec. 1; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 342; C.S., sec. 480; I.C.A., sec. 57-1010.]
ID Code § 59-1011 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 59 - PUBLIC OFFICERS IN GENERAL|Chapter 10 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|Section 59-1011 - FURNISHING ACCOUNT BOOKS — EXAMINATION BY CITIZENS.

59-1011. FURNISHING ACCOUNT BOOKS — EXAMINATION BY CITIZENS. It shall be the duty of the state and county officers respectively charged with furnishing books and stationery for public use, to furnish suitable books for the purpose to such officers; and such books shall be subject to examination by any citizen at any reasonable time, and such citizen shall be entitled to take memoranda from the same without charges being imposed: provided, if any person or persons desire certified copies of any such account, the officer or person in charge of said books shall be entitled to demand and receive fees for the same, as for copies of other public records in his control.  History: [(59-1011) 1901, p. 208, sec. 2; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 343; C.S., sec. 481; I.C.A, sec. 57-1011.]
ID Code § 59-1012 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 59 - PUBLIC OFFICERS IN GENERAL|Chapter 10 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|Section 59-1012 - SALE OF PAMPHLET LAWS — DISPOSITION OF FUNDS — EXCEPTION.

59-1012. SALE OF PAMPHLET LAWS — DISPOSITION OF FUNDS — EXCEPTION. All publications of laws and regulations and the constitution of the state of Idaho, issued in pamphlet form, other than the regular edition of the session laws, may be sold by the officer or officers having the same published, at a price which will cover the cost of publication and distribution. Provided, this act shall not apply to pamphlets and booklets published and issued by the Idaho department of fish and game for the purpose of giving notice and information concerning fish and game regulations and reports. Such pamphlets and booklets issued by said department of fish and game shall be printed and issued at the expense of said department and the cost thereof paid from the fish and game account. Provided further, that said department may publish on a regular basis a magazine, and provide to the public other publications, printed matter and materials as will promote the ethical use and conservation of fish and wildlife resources, or encourage citizen participation in department programs. The Idaho department of fish and game may establish fees for said publications and materials. Said fees shall be remitted to the state treasurer for deposit in the fish and game account.  History: [(59-1012) 1905, p. 231, sec.sec. 1, 2; am. R.C., sec. 343a; reen. C.L., sec. 343a; C.S., sec. 482; I.C.A., sec. 57-1012; am. 1941, ch. 21, sec. 1, p. 46; am. 1977, ch. 56, sec. 1, p. 107; am. 1983, ch. 59, sec. 1, p. 137.]
ID Code § 59-1013 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 59 - PUBLIC OFFICERS IN GENERAL|Chapter 10 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|Section 59-1013 - SALE OF PAMPHLET LAWS — PENALTY FOR NONFEASANCE.

59-1013. SALE OF PAMPHLET LAWS — PENALTY FOR NONFEASANCE. Any failure to comply with the provisions of the preceding section by any person or persons charged by law with the duty of publishing any of said laws as in said section provided for, shall be a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof in any court of competent jurisdiction the person guilty shall be fined in any sum not less than two hundred dollars nor more than three hundred dollars, and upon information, it shall be the duty of the attorney general or the prosecuting attorney of any county, to prosecute such person or persons, and upon conviction to collect such fine as may be imposed, and deposit the same with the state treasurer for the benefit of the general school fund.  History: [(59-1013) 1905, p. 231, sec. 3; am. R.C., sec. 343b; reen. C.L., sec. 343b; C.S., sec. 483; I.C.A., sec. 57-1013.]
ID Code § 59-1014 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 59 - PUBLIC OFFICERS IN GENERAL|Chapter 10 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|Section 59-1014 - ACCOUNTING FOR FEES.

59-1014. ACCOUNTING FOR FEES. (1) All state officers and agencies, who receive any money or evidences of indebtedness for or on account of the state or in payment of any fee, license, or tax due the state, shall deposit the same with the state treasurer: (a) Daily, when the amount of cash, checks, or other evidences of indebtedness accrued during any twenty-four (24) hour period is two hundred dollars ($200) or more;  (b) Weekly in all other situations; or (c) A particular state officer may be granted specific permission to deposit at some other interval by the provisions of a resolution of the board of examiners, pursuant to section 67-2025, Idaho Code. (2) The state treasurer shall receive from the other state officers and agencies bank drafts, checks, post-office money orders, and all evidences of indebtedness that are accepted as cash items by banks in the ordinary course of business and shall deposit the same in banks in this state qualified as depositories of state money, subject, however, to final payment, and said treasurer shall issue his receipt for such evidences of indebtedness to the officer or agency entitled thereto. (3) Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500), or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.  History: [(59-1014) 1909, p. 359; compiled and reen. C.L., sec. 343c; C.S., sec. 484; I.C.A., sec. 57-1014; am. 1976, ch. 42, sec. 6, p. 94; am. 2020, ch. 29, sec. 1, p. 63.]
ID Code § 59-1014A (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 59 - PUBLIC OFFICERS IN GENERAL|Chapter 10 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|Section 59-1014A - ACCOUNTING FOR LOSSES.

59-1014A. ACCOUNTING FOR LOSSES. All state officers and agencies shall, immediately upon discovering any loss of money in excess of two hundred dollars ($200) or evidences of indebtedness of the officer or agency, report the same, in writing within five (5) working days of the discovery of the loss to the state treasurer or shall notify the state treasurer by telephone within one (1) working day of the discovery of the loss.  History: [59-1014A, added 1997, ch. 153, sec. 1, p. 435.]
ID Code § 59-1015 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 59 - PUBLIC OFFICERS IN GENERAL|Chapter 10 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|Section 59-1015 - DEFICIENCIES — CREATION PROHIBITED — EXCEPTION.

59-1015. DEFICIENCIES — CREATION PROHIBITED — EXCEPTION. No officer, employee or state board of the state of Idaho, or board of regents or board of trustees of any state institution, or any member, employee or agent thereof, shall enter, or attempt to offer to enter into any contract or agreement creating any expense, or incurring any liability, moral, legal or otherwise, or at all, in excess of the appropriation made by law for the specific purpose or purposes for which such expenditure is to be made, or liability incurred, except in the case of insurrection, epidemic, invasion, riots, floods or fires.  History: [(59-1015) 1915, ch. 164, sec. 1, p. 361; reen. C.L., sec. 343d; C.S., sec. 485; I.C.A., sec. 57-1015.]