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Dr. Frank Biasco Chairman Escambia Soil and Water Conservation District 9759 Pickwood Drive Pensacola, Florida 32514-1520

Dear Dr. Biasco:

You ask substantially the following question:

If a member of the district's board is called to active military duty, does a vacancy occur in office and, if so, how must the vacancy be filled?

In sum:

A leave of absence granted to a board member due to active military duty does not create a vacancy in office that may be filled pursuant to section 582.18(2), Florida Statutes. It is within the constitutional power of the Governor, however, to appoint an acting…