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In re Advisory Opinion to the Governor

Supreme Court of Florida

Decided May 7, 1971No. 41069PublishedCited by 10 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

*429SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE 32304

May 7, 1971

Honorable Reubin O’D. Askew

Governor of Florida

The Capitol

Tallahassee, Florida 32304

Dear Governor:

We have the honor to acknowledge your communication of April 26, 1971, requesting our opinion upon a question affecting your executive powers and duties as authorized by Section 1(c) of Article IV, Florida Constitution [F.S.A.].

Omitting the formal parts, your letter reads as follows:

“It is my constitutional duty to fill by appointment vacancies in certain state and county offices. Section 1(f) of Article IV of the Florida Constitution provides…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Simonton v. State ex rel. TurmanSupreme Court of Florida · 1902
  2. In Re Advisory Opinion to the GovernorSupreme Court of Florida · 1927
  3. In re Advisory Opinion to the GovernorSupreme Court of Florida · 1903
  4. In re Advisory Opinion to the GovernorSupreme Court of Florida · 1965
  5. Advisory Opinion to GovernorSupreme Court of Florida · 1941

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3Cited by10 opinions

  1. In Re GovernorshipCalifornia Supreme Court · 1979
  2. Burke v. SchmidtSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1971
  3. Cook v. BotelhoAlaska Supreme Court · 1996
  4. State on the Petition of Shevin ex rel. Lawson v. PageSupreme Court of Florida · 1971
  5. Brown v. CurbCalifornia Supreme Court · 1979

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