Art. II, § 17
Recall of Governor or Secretary of State
Duty
Voting & Elections
Art. II · Voting, Initiative and Referendum, and Recall
Official text rightpowerlimitif conditionlegal term
If recall of the Governor or Secretary of State is initiated, the recall duties of that office shall be performed by the Lieutenant Governor or Controller, respectively.
History: Sec. 17 added June 8, 1976, by Prop. 14. Res.Ch. 5, 1976.
Simplified explanation
If recall of the Governor or Secretary of State is initiated, the Lieutenant Governor or Controller, respectively, shall perform the recall duties of that office.