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Dear Mr. Paxton:

Your request for an Attorney General's Opinion has been assigned to me for research and reply. On behalf of the Sixth Judicial District Attorney's Office, you have asked our opinion as to the proper procedure to use when declaring a mayor's seat vacant. You would also like to know what factors are used to determine if a vacancy exists within the office of mayor, and if the board of aldermen has the authority to declare a mayor's seat vacant. The information provided with your request indicates that the residence and domicile of the current mayor of Waterproof are at issue.

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