53 Pa.C.S. § 1138
This is the official text of 53 Pa.C.S. § 1138, part of Pennsylvania’s Pa.C.S — part of the compiled statutory law of Pennsylvania, published by the state as "Pa.C.S." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Term and removal of designees.
Official statutory text
Until the persons designated as emergency interim successors are authorized to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of an office in accordance with this subchapter, including section 1137 (relating to succession period), these persons may be removed or replaced by the designating authority at any time, with or without cause.
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