New Hampshire HB1689 changes the election terms for county officers in Belknap and Merrimack counties to four years.
New Hampshire HB1689 amends RSA 653:1, V to change the election terms for county officers in Belknap and Merrimack counties. Starting from the 2022 state general election, county officers in these counties will be elected for a four-year term instead of the previous two-year term. This change applies to the county attorney, sheriff, treasurer, register of deeds, and register of probate. The bill also includes provisions for temporary vacancies and the appointment of a county attorney if the elected officer is absent or unable to serve.
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