If a public officer who is subject to a recall petition resigns his or her office: 1. Before the call for a special election is issued: (a) The official with whom the petition to recall is filed shall cease any further proceedings regarding the petition; (b) A vacancy occurs in that office; and (c) The vacancy thereby created must be filled in the manner provided by law. 2. After the call for a special election is issued, the special election must be conducted. (Added to NRS by 1999, 2169)
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