A. A vacancy exists in a ward or precinct office or County Central Committee when a ward or precinct officer or County Central Committee member:
1. is removed in accordance with Rule 12-7.
2. ceases to reside in the respective ward or precinct.
3. resigns or dies or when the office in question had not been filled initially at the scheduled election.
B. If a vacancy exists in the office of ward or precinct chairperson, the ward or precinct vice-chairperson shall succeed to the respective office. If a vacancy exists in any other ward or precinct office or in the County Central Committee, the vacancy shall be filled by the Ward Chairperson within thirty (30) days; if not, by the County Chairperson. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired term, and in accordance with the residency requirements of Rule 3-2.
C. When new precincts or wards are created in a county in accordance with New Mexico law and applicable Democratic Party Rules, ward and/or precinct officers and County Central Committee members shall be appointed by the County Executive Committee within thirty (30) days. A meeting called with reasonable notice for that purpose shall be conducted by the County Chairperson who shall not make motions nor vote nor be counted in determining the quorum. The appointments shall serve until the next election of ward and/or precinct officers and County Central Committee members.
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