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30-A ME Rev Stat § 151 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 1: COUNTY OFFICERS|Subchapter 3: COUNTY TREASURERS|Article 1: ELECTION AND TENURE|30-A §151. Election; vacancy

 §151. Election; vacancy Except as provided in section 156, the voters of each county shall elect a county treasurer.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]1.  Qualifications.  The county treasurer must be a resident of the county. Neither the Attorney General, district attorney, clerk of courts, sheriff of the county nor any deputy sheriff may be county treasurer.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] 2.  Term.  The county treasurer shall hold office for 4 years from the first day of January following the election and until another is chosen and qualified in the county treasurer's place.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] 3.  Vacancy.  If a person chosen treasurer as provided in subsection 1 declines to accept or a vacancy occurs by reason of death, resignation, removal from the county, permanent incapacity or for any other reason, the Governor may appoint a suitable resident of the county to serve as treasurer. When that person has accepted the office, provided a bond and been sworn, that person is treasurer until the first day of January following the next biennial election, at which election a treasurer must be chosen for the remainder of the term, if any; but, in any event, that person holds office until another is chosen and qualified.   A. In the case of a vacancy in the term of a treasurer who was nominated by primary election before the general election, the treasurer appointed by the Governor must be enrolled in the same political party as the treasurer whose term is vacant. In making the appointment, the Governor shall choose from any recommendations submitted to the Governor by the county committee of the political party from which the appointment is to be made.   [PL 1995, c. 245, §4 (NEW).][PL 1995, c. 683, §5 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 245, §4 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 683, §5 (AMD).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 152 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 1: COUNTY OFFICERS|Subchapter 3: COUNTY TREASURERS|Article 1: ELECTION AND TENURE|30-A §152. Conduct of election; notice to county commissioners

 §152. Conduct of election; notice to county commissioners The meetings for the election of treasurers shall be conducted and returns made as provided in Title 33, section 602. The Governor shall immediately notify the county commissioners of the county where the person resides of the election.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 153 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 1: COUNTY OFFICERS|Subchapter 3: COUNTY TREASURERS|Article 1: ELECTION AND TENURE|30-A §153. Bond required

 §153. Bond required The person elected under section 152 and accepting the office of county treasurer shall give bond to the county for the faithful discharge of duties in the sum ordered by the commissioners and with such sureties as they approve in writing on the bond. Surety and fidelity insurance coverage provided by a public sector self-funded risk pool organized pursuant to section 2253 in the sum ordered by the commissioners is deemed to comply with the requirements of this section.   [PL 1999, c. 22, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 22, §1 (AMD).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 154 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 1: COUNTY OFFICERS|Subchapter 3: COUNTY TREASURERS|Article 1: ELECTION AND TENURE|30-A §154. Salaries

 §154. Salaries County treasurers shall receive annual salaries as set forth in section 2. The deputy treasurer shall receive an annual salary as established by the treasurer and approved by the county commissioners.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 155 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 1: COUNTY OFFICERS|Subchapter 3: COUNTY TREASURERS|Article 1: ELECTION AND TENURE|30-A §155. Androscoggin County treasurer to be full time

 §155. Androscoggin County treasurer to be full time The office of treasurer of Androscoggin County is a full-time office.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 161 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 1: COUNTY OFFICERS|Subchapter 3: COUNTY TREASURERS|Article 2: DEPUTIES|30-A §161. Deputy treasurers; duties

 §161. Deputy treasurers; duties Each county treasurer may appoint a deputy treasurer for that treasurer's county, subject to the requirements of section 501. The deputy treasurer shall assist the treasurer in performing the duties of the treasurer's office. The deputy treasurer shall give bond to the county for the faithful discharge of duties in the sum ordered by the county commissioners and with such sureties as they approve in writing on the bond, the premium of the bond to be met by the county. The deputy treasurer shall act as treasurer in the event of a vacancy until a treasurer is chosen and qualified under section 151. Surety and fidelity insurance coverage provided by a public sector self-funded risk pool organized pursuant to section 2253 in the sum ordered by the commissioners is deemed to comply with the requirements of this section.   [PL 1999, c. 22, §2 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 22, §2 (AMD).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 162 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 1: COUNTY OFFICERS|Subchapter 3: COUNTY TREASURERS|Article 2: DEPUTIES|30-A §162. Provisional treasurer

 §162. Provisional treasurer If the offices of county treasurer and deputy treasurer are both vacant, the county commissioners shall appoint a provisional treasurer who shall serve until a treasurer is chosen and qualified under section 151. The provisional treasurer has all the authority granted to treasurers under this subchapter and is subject to all the requirements of this subchapter.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 171 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 1: COUNTY OFFICERS|Subchapter 3: COUNTY TREASURERS|Article 3: DUTIES GENERALLY|30-A §171. Deposit or investment of county funds

 §171. Deposit or investment of county funds The treasurer, with the approval of the county commissioners, may deposit the money received for the use of the county in any of the banking institutions or trust companies or mutual savings banks organized under the laws of this State or in any national bank or banks located in the State. When, in the treasurer's judgment, there is money in the treasury that is not needed to meet current obligations, the treasurer, with the advice and consent of the county commissioners, may invest any amount considered advisable in bonds, notes, certificates of indebtedness or other obligations of the United States which mature within one year from the date of investment or shares of an investment company registered under the federal Investment Company Act of 1940, whose shares are registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, only if the investments of the investment company are limited to obligations of the United States or any agency or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of the United States or repurchase agreements secured by obligations of the United States or any agency or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of the United States.   [PL 1993, c. 651, §3 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 651, §3 (AMD).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 172 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 1: COUNTY OFFICERS|Subchapter 3: COUNTY TREASURERS|Article 3: DUTIES GENERALLY|30-A §172. Receipt of costs in favor of State

 §172. Receipt of costs in favor of State Costs in all civil actions in the name of the State, paid before execution issues, shall be paid to the clerk of the court where the action is pending. The clerk shall pay these costs, without deduction, to the county treasurer.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 173 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 1: COUNTY OFFICERS|Subchapter 3: COUNTY TREASURERS|Article 3: DUTIES GENERALLY|30-A §173. Payments out of treasury

 §173. Payments out of treasury 1.  Payment on written order of commissioners.  The county treasurer shall apply all money received for the use of the county toward defraying its expenses, as the county commissioners direct by written order.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] 2.  Itemization required; public record.  The treasurer may not pay out any funds for an account or claim against the county unless the account or claim is itemized and declared to be a public record. Notwithstanding Title 17-A, section 4-A, any violation of this subsection is a Class E crime, punishable by a fine of not more than $300 or by imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or both.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 174 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 1: COUNTY OFFICERS|Subchapter 3: COUNTY TREASURERS|Article 3: DUTIES GENERALLY|30-A §174. Enforcing payment of taxes; collection of accounts due counties

 §174. Enforcing payment of taxes; collection of accounts due counties 1.  Enforcing payment of taxes.  The county treasurer may enforce the payment of taxes in the manner prescribed for the Treasurer of State.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] 2.  Charging off accounts.  The county treasurer may charge off the county's books of account, in whole or in part, any accounts receivable, including taxes, that the county commissioners certify as impracticable of realization.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 181 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 1: COUNTY OFFICERS|Subchapter 3: COUNTY TREASURERS|Article 4: RECORDS AND ACCOUNTS|30-A §181. Method of accounting; report to commissioners

 §181. Method of accounting; report to commissioners The county treasurer shall keep the books and accounts on forms and in the manner approved by the Office of the State Auditor. The treasurer shall report all county receipts and payments to the commissioners of the county.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 182 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 1: COUNTY OFFICERS|Subchapter 3: COUNTY TREASURERS|Article 4: RECORDS AND ACCOUNTS|30-A §182. Accounts to commissioners

 §182. Accounts to commissioners Each county treasurer shall provide the commissioners of the county with the following.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]1.  Annual accounting of county books.  The county treasurer shall prepare and deliver the annual account as treasurer to the county clerk. This account shall be enclosed with the estimates for county taxes made by the county commissioners and sent to the Secretary of State.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] 2.  Account of money or effects.  Every treasurer holding money or effects belonging to the county, annually and more often if required, shall provide an account of the money or effects to the county commissioners for adjustment.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] 3.  Account of federal money for use of jails.  The county treasurer shall receive, for the county, all money paid by the United States for the use and keeping of county jails and account for that money according to law.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 183 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 1: COUNTY OFFICERS|Subchapter 3: COUNTY TREASURERS|Article 4: RECORDS AND ACCOUNTS|30-A §183. Annual statement of financial standing

 §183. Annual statement of financial standing At the end of each year, in cooperation with the commissioners, each treasurer shall make a statement of the financial condition of the county and shall publish in pamphlet form a reasonable number of copies for distribution among its citizens. This statement must show in detail all money received into and paid out of the county treasury, including a statement in detail of:   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]1.  Unclaimed inheritances.  All sums received under Title 18‑C, section 3‑914;   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §85 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 2.  Division among accounts.  The division of money among general, special and capital reserve accounts and the amounts remaining in each account;   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] 3.  Federal funds.  All federal funds received; and   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] 4.  Facts and statistics.  Other facts and statistics necessary to exhibit the true state of the county's finances, including the number of weeks' board and expense of clothing furnished prisoners.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §85 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 251 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 1: COUNTY OFFICERS|Subchapter 5: DISTRICT ATTORNEYS|Article 1: ELECTION AND TENURE|30-A §251. Election; qualifications

 §251. Election; qualifications District attorneys shall be elected as provided in this section. They shall enter office on the first day of January following their election.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]1.  Election.  The district attorneys shall be elected on the Tuesday following the first Monday of November in every 4th year, by the voters of the respective prosecutorial districts. The votes shall be received, sorted, counted and declared in the same manner as votes for Representatives. The names of the persons voted for, the number of votes for each and the whole number of ballots received shall be recorded by the clerk of each municipality within the prosecutorial district. The clerk shall send true copies of these names and totals, sealed and attested as returns of votes for Senators, to the Secretary of State.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] 2.  Qualifications.  Only an attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of the State and who resides in the prosecutorial district may be elected or appointed district attorney. Removal from the prosecutorial district or disbarment or suspension from the practice of law vacates the office. For purposes of this subsection, a person is a "member in good standing of the bar of the State" if that person is admitted to the practice of law in this State, is presently registered with the Board of Overseers of the Bar as an active practitioner and is not currently disbarred or suspended from practice in this State pursuant to Title 4, chapter 17, subchapter 2 or the Maine Bar Rules.   [PL 2019, c. 85, §1 (AMD).] 3.  Term of office.  The term of office for a district attorney is 4 years, except when one is elected to fill out an unexpired term, in which case it is for the remainder of the unexpired term.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 85, §1 (AMD).
30-A ME Rev Stat § 252 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES|Part 1: COUNTIES|Chapter 1: COUNTY OFFICERS|Subchapter 5: DISTRICT ATTORNEYS|Article 1: ELECTION AND TENURE|30-A §252. Vacancies in office

 §252. Vacancies in office A vacancy in the office of district attorney, because of expiration of the term of office, death, permanent incapacity, removal from office under section 257, removal from the prosecutorial district, or otherwise, shall be filled under this section, except as provided in section 253.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]1.  Vacancies caused by expiration of the term.  Vacancies occurring by expiration of the term of office shall be filled by election in that year as provided in section 251.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).] 2.  Vacancies caused by other reasons.  When no person is elected or a vacancy happens in the office of district attorney, other than as provided in subsection 1, the Governor shall appoint a competent attorney, a resident of the prosecutorial district affected, to serve as a substitute district attorney until the first day of January following the next biennial election. At that election, a person shall be elected to the office of district attorney to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. When the office of district attorney becomes vacant after the first day of October in the 2nd year after the election of a district attorney under section 251, a new election shall not be held to fill the vacancy, but the substitute district attorney shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.   A. In the case of a vacancy in the term of a district attorney who was nominated by primary election before the general election, the district attorney appointed by the Governor must be enrolled in the same political party as the district attorney whose term is vacant. In making the appointment, the Governor shall choose from any recommendations submitted by the county committee or committees of the political party from which the appointment is to be made.   [PL 1995, c. 245, §5 (AMD).][PL 1995, c. 245, §5 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 245, §5 (AMD).