Continuity of government in emergencies
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The shall have full power and authority to provide for prompt and temporary succession to the powers and duties of public offices, of whatever nature and whether filled by election or appointment, the incumbents of which may become unavailable for carrying on the powers and duties of such offices in periods of emergency resulting from disaster caused by enemy attack, and to adopt such other measures as may be necessary and proper for insuring continuity of the government of the commonwealth and the governments of its political subdivisions.
Simplified explanation
The general court has full power to provide for prompt and temporary succession to public offices whose incumbents become unavailable in emergencies resulting from disaster caused by enemy attack, and to adopt measures necessary and proper for continuity of government of the commonwealth and its political subdivisions.