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Why does the Supreme Court get to tell Knox County how to replace term-limited officeholders?

April 26, 2017County Court Knox officeholders replace Supreme

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Why does the Supreme Court get to tell Knox County how to replace term-limited officeholders?

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The court didn’t create a procedure. Justices referred to the state Constitution, which provides that vacancies in county offices “shall be filled by the county legislative body.” It’s up to County Commission to figure out the best way to fulfill that requirement. Appointees will serve until the next election.