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Last Updated on Tuesday, 14 July 2009 12:43 Written by rslcpol Tuesday, 14 July 2009 12:43
From JuneauBlogger.com:
Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell is designating Lt. Gen. Craig Campbell as a “temporary substitute” to replace himself as lieutenant governor.
The move is intended to enable Campbell to take over the number two position in the state without the legislative confirmation called for in state law, but some legislators are skeptical of its legality.
Parnell said the confirmation can be done later, in either a special session or next year during the 2010 regular session and still comply with the law.
“This is a win-win approach to ensuring a clear and secure line of succession to the office of lieutenant governor,” he said Monday.